Double wear is like the marmite of the foundation world, you either love it or hate it. I have been a lover of double wear for about 5 years now, and I tend to wear it most days… Here’s why.
I have oily skin that tends to break down makeup pretty quickly during the day. With most foundations, by midday it has practically disappeared and I’m left with a patchy looking mess that ruins any other blusher, highlighter or bronzing products that I use over the top.
On my annoyingly hard to manage skin, Estee Lauder Double Wear -£31 stays put. I apply a small amount to the centre of my face (where my skin is most oily) and blend that outwards with a buffing brush. Applying a thin layer not all blemishes are covered and double wear mimics a medium coverage foundation. Adding an extra, thin layer of foundation creates a flawless base perfect for those times when I need just a little more coverage.
The thing I love about this foundation is that it lasts, by midday (when doing my makeup at 6.30am) my base is still intact – and for me, that’s a confidence boost. Shade wise, I used to use Fresco which is the top swatch in the picture, I naturally have a pink under tone but I tend to wear some sort of fake tan throughout the week, so I’ve found that a better shade match for me is actually Desert Beige (the swatch below), which has more of a neutral/ warm yellow undertone matching the shade of my neck much better. The shade range of Estee Lauder foundations is pretty amazing and I’m sure there would be the perfect match for anyone, from extremely light shades to much darker skin tones.
I’ll admit the glass bottle is a bit of a pain when it comes to travel and using the product, but that isn’t something that will stop me repurchasing.
OVERVIEW
Coverage: Buildable, mainly a full coverage foundation but can be toned down by using less product and blending the product.
Comfort: Ok! By the end of the day I’m ready to take off my makeup and get on with my skincare routine, but who isn’t. Throughout the day I don’t really feel this foundation on my skin,
Value for money: I think so… As far as high end foundations go the £31 price tag is pretty average. I find a bottle lasts me around 6 months, so I’m more than happy to pay the price. I haven’t found a full coverage, long wearing foundation that matches this yet.
Staying power: All day wear. This really is “Stay-in-place” makeup as the front of the bottle says – the exact reason why I love it!
Suitable for: Normal – oily skin types that need something long lasting with a good coverage. I think that this could cling to dry patches so if you do have dry skin it may not be the best for you.
Finish: Matte, but on a oilier skin type this will turn to a satin look throughout the day. Thankfully this doesn’t end up looking oily and patchy, but works with the skins natural oils leaving a base that still looks flawless even after 10-12 hr.
Oxidation: Nope, no oxidising from this foundation for me. I would say that once the foundation has dried down it may turn slightly darker, but nothing that would mean having to change your shade.
I think this is one of those foundations that you shouldn’t knock until you try. I’m tempted by the Urban Decay All Nighter foundation, but I’m already pretty certain that nothing will beat this for me…
What’s your holy grail foundation?
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Love this! I like it mixed in with other foundations to add a bit more coverage x
Yeah it's fab for that too, I just can't seem to find anything that compares! x
i never tried any estée lauder foundations but so many of my friends swear by it. nars sheer glow is my holy grail. its the best.❥loovelle.blogspot.com
Ahh you need to, I did try nars sheer glow but it sadly didn't work for me 🙁
I've heard so many great things about this foundation. Definitely gotta give it a try. Love, Kerstin http://www.missgetaway.com/
It's my go to, I can't be without it now x
Double wear is such a popular foundation in the blogging world! I really need to give it a try. It's great that it doesn't oxidise! That seems to be the biggest issue for many foundations targeted towards oily skin.Mili | Sharmtoaster
Yeah, I feel like it's one of those love hate foundations but it's so good for oily skin. I wish I could find something I like just as much x
I desperately need to try this foundation, ive never seen a bad review!Abigail Alice x
You need to try it, they give out generous samples at Estee Lauder, I manage to get around a weeks uses out of just one tester x
I'm definitely going to have to check this foundation out! Sounds great!!Grace xhttp://graciebellblogs.blogspot.co.uk/
It's really good, I love it!
I love the double wear foundation, it is so good for my oily complexion!Danielle xxhttp://www.fashionbeautyblog.co.uk/
Ditto! x
Double Wear was the first high end makeup product I ever owned! I used it when I was about 15 and I was so damn bad at makeup application that I look back and cringe. But actually I'd really like to give it a go again as I still hear people who love it!The Makeup Directory
Me too! You should give it another go, I love it! x
I have quite oily skin, so I feel like this might be a great foundation for me!Lucy | Forever September
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