Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Review

I took advantage of the free trial and am working my way through it. Maybe I have a light hand with foundation, maybe I got a generous sample but it seems to be lasting really well. The colour match is really good. I have played with applying it with both a brush and a sponge and I like both but prefer the finish I get on my skin with a sponge. The foundation blends really well and gives good coverage. I am very oily and I am not sure if it lasts as well as revlon colourstay I am starting to get a bit shiny by the end of the day. Overall I like this and will continue to use. It stays put and looks good.

After hearing so many things about Estée Lauder's Double Wear foundation when their 10-day sample promotion came about I decided to give it a go.

I have oily, acne-probe skin and work long days so a foundation that provides flawless coverage, combats shine and is long-lasting is something I have been desperately seeking. I was colour-matched to Desert Beige which suited my NW20 skin perfectly now that it's winter.

The formula was pretty thick which I do like in a foundation. I applied it after using primer with a flat-top foundation brush which I used to stipple the foundation. I found this method used less product than a sponge but still created an even, medium coverage. It was really easy to build up full coverage to create a flawless finish. The foundation did set really quickly so it definately pays to work quick! Finally I set the foundation with powder and used my ELF finishing spray.

15 hours later my foundation still looked flawless! I was incredibly impressed by how much it lived up to its long-lasting claims. My makeup really did look the same as applied without any need to reapply. I really thought I was onto my new favourite product as with such an amazing result I felt it was worth the $.

Low and behold, the next day my skin had a massive breakout! With this foundation being the only change, I hoped maybe it was just a new product reaction. Because I loved the finish so much I decided to persist with using the foundation hoping my skin would relax. Unfortunately my skin continued to react each and every time I used it with a new breakout :( Completely heartbroken.

Because of the reaction I had I won't be using Double Wear again and wouldn't recommend to acne-prone ladies, but to anyone with more normal skin give it a go as the result really is great.

This foundation gives a comprehensive, matte finish and lasts all day.

Before using this product I recommend getting a colour test to ensure you have the right colour for your skin tone. I have pale, sensitive skin and it has taken a bit of work to get the colour right. Thankfully the makeup counters sent me home with a few test pots!

The product goes on quite thick and isn't very moisturising, so applying a good moisturiser underneath is essential for drier skin like mine.

Finishing with a powder helps the look last longer.

The product comes in a glass bottle and has quite a wide opening. I prefer to put a little on the back of my hand and apply gradually as the foundation is quite thick. Best applied with a sponge/brush then touched up with fingers.

This product really is good bang for your buck - I wear makeup most days and a bottle can last at least six months. I also recommend getting the double wear concealer to complement this purchase.

For a long time now, I have relied heavily on this foundation for long wear and good coverage. While I'm a bit disappointed with their change in formula (the old double wear was way better), I still use this one (in toasty toffee). The foundation stays on pretty well, if applied properly. This usually means starting with a good skin care routine, allowing the moisturiser to settle, before quickly and evenly applying the foundation and blending it well. It provides some SPF, 15 I think, which is good for day to day use. I think this product is particularly awesome for travelling long haul. Even though it might be drying as heck, it stays on throughout the flight, and all you need to do once you hope off the plane, is to have a glass of water, apply some clear eyes, a touch of blusher or bronzer and voila! its like you've just applied your make up. Really good planning ahead, just in case you fall asleep and DON'T want your foundation to move/ rub off. Speaking of which, you might need an oil based make up remover to get this off. Otherwise, its a double cleansing routine with a strong foam. Highly recommend this product for those of you who like your foundation to stay on!

This foundation is really good, its consistency is quite thick and it provides really good coverage. It lasts all day long which is great. I found that it made my skin very dry and also broke my skin out which unfortunately put me off using this foundation. It also requires a lot of make up remover to get this foundation off as well.

I loved using this foundation as it does stay in place all day however the colours just weren't quite right for my skin so I have since switched to another brand but now I have the problem of it not staying put all the like the doublewear does

This foundation was great for covering my face, theres one positive. Even the lightest layer of this foundation looked cakey on my face and even though it did what it said, I didn't like the caked, matte finish

Although this foundation does what it says it will, it has a very full on coverage that does cover almost everyones flaws. I find it very thick and drying on the skin. I have tried many ways to apply it, however it always just seems to look like a thick mess on my face, although i do LOVE the coverage i definitely would not recommend for a day to day foundation.

In all honesty, I only brought this foundation due to all of the hype around it! I'm obsessed with full coverage foundations, so the idea of that combined with a formula that claimed to last like no other sold me instantly. I got shade matched to the shade 'Ecru'. I took a sample home and tried it first, and it was way too dark for me. However, I purchased it anyway as it was a close enough match for when I was fake tanned. However when I went shopping a second time for a paler shade, I learnt pretty quickly that their shade range (at least in NZ) is terrible. Even the lightest shade was too dark for me, and I'm not exactly casper white either. The shades are quite orange/pink toned which just didn't work with my naturally yellow toned skin. However, the actual foundation itself I love. They weren't messing around with the staying power of this foundation, it's serious! I have cried, fallen asleep, and been in the rain in this foundation and it just doesn't budge. The coverage is a good 9/10 and covers all my redness without issue. It doesn't feel heavy on the skin, but it can look a bit cakey if you use too much product or don't blend it properly. I use a Sigma F82 brush to blend this foundation as it's super dense and can really buff it into my skin. Overall it's a great foundation and stays true to it's claims, I just wish the shade range were better!