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Designer Brands Longwear 24 Hour Foundation Review

Designer Brands Longwear 24 Hour Foundation Review
Overall rating from 19 reviews so far:
4.1/5
Would use it again?
4.1/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.0/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.2/5

Designer Brands Longwear 24 Hour Foundation effortlessly glides onto skin and evens the skins texture for a flawless complexion. Boasting a full, smudge-proof coverage, it also doesn't cake, flake or feel heavy.

Boasting 24 hour flawless wear, this full coverage foundation contains a combination of skin loving ingredients such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Peptide, and Aloe Vera Extract. Contains SPF 15 to help protect skin against UVA and UVB damage.

This foundation's strength lies in the consistency of the formula. Boasting 24 hour flawless wear, this full coverage foundation contains a combination of skin loving ingredients such as Vitamin C to help encourage even skin tone, Vitamin E to help encourage skin cell renewal, Peptide Infusion to plump and firm the skin and Aloe Vera Extract to ensure the skin remains soft and supple. Contains SPF 15 to help protect skin against UVA and UVB damage. Free of talcs, bismuth and parabens. CCF and Vegan Certified.

  1. For flawless, long lasting results, apply your favourite DB Primer before foundation application.
  2. Use your fingers, brush or a sponge to apply. 
  3. Smooth and gently blend foundation in an outward motion. 
  4. Don't forget to blend the side of the nose, eyelids and jaw line.

Website http://www.dbcosmetics.co.nz

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Designer Brands Longwear 24 Hour Foundation Review

Designer Brands Longwear 24 Hour Foundation Review

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
13th July, 2015
1 members found this review useful
Another beauty bargain!

I love all the foundation ranges in the DB product line. Even though this one isn't oil free it still isn't heavy and can be worn light or heavier coverage without feeling caked on. Has excellent staying power and wears well through all sorts of situations. Highly recommended and excellent price!!!

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samantha_strickland
20th July, 2015

Hi Lutece, no oxidisation at all, it stays true to colour and wears well as full coverage, although I have always used a setting powder on top. The longest time I have worn it would be around 9 or 10 hours and it wore well. For $17 it's worth a try!

Lutece
16th July, 2015

I have been wanting to buy this foundation for a while. Does it oxidize? And what is the average wear time when you have this on as full coverage?

Overall rating:
5.0/5
16th November, 2015
1 members found this review useful
Designer Brands Longwear Foundation

after reading reviews on this product I decided to purchase this foundation as I always have issues with the foundation staying on. I was very happy with the product and how affordable it is. Easy to put on, with a light weight feeling. Lasted all day with none of it coming off onto my hands. I would definitely purchase this again

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
28th April, 2016
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Cheap but good foundation.

I was in pharmacy and waiting for my medicine. Meanwhile i was doing some time pass and was looking foundation suddenly I get perfect skin match colour ( warm honey for summer only) it's very hard to find my skin match colour so I straight away bought it without think it's good or bad. After reach the home I checked review on BR.

Let's start talk about packaging. It nice pump glass bottle with plastics click lid like other foundation bottle. And price is 16.99$ for nice foundation impressive. Foundation consistency is not thick or runny but perfect. Like perfect blendable formula so you can achieve medium to full coverage. Foundation is for all skin type but I didn't thinks so for oily skin will like to. Hey but you can't go wrong try this foundation.

This foundation doesn't have more colour just limited. However I found my skin match its surprise me. I use sponge and brush for application because I have some dry skin on my face. I apply foundation 7am and till 5pm is alright but than I after I can see my discolouration. That time I apply Mac skin finish power for bit long last. If I want dewy look I use damp sponge gives me nice healthy glowing skin. Designer brand is really good for beginner and expert too. I'll buy this in future. Cheap price and good quality

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
3rd September, 2016
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Did i get a dud?

When i first got this foundation i really loved it, but i feel like after using it for a few months, the consistency and colour changed. Its gone a little darker and more orangey, and the consistency is very lumpy. However before this happened i really enjoyed the coverage and lasting power of this foundation. It got me through 11 hour work days in the middle of summer in a busy, sun-soaked cafe standing over a hot coffee machine looking pretty damn good. Texture is very thick and moussey, i often mixed it with half a pump or so of a lighter, thinner foundation to smooth it out and lighten the colour a bit to match me. I'm aware that since i bought this they have released a lighter shade, which i do intend to pick up and try.

Tips: Best applied in thin layers with a damp beauty sponge. Too thick for a brush in my opinion.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
27th March, 2017
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That 'go to' foundation.

I heard this was the Double Wear dupe so when I had finished my foundation I just had to try for myself. The first thing I thought after trying it out was Im hooked!

Not being a fan of forking out almost $100 for a foundation, discovering the price was under $20 I just couldn't be happier. It comes in a nice kind of frosted rectangular pump bottle. The pump to me squirts a little too much but its easy to do a half pump so none goes to waste.

When I applied the foundation I noticed it had a nice creamy consistency which was super easy to blend with both a brush or a beauty blender. It had an amazing coverage and set well on my skin. I was most surprised when it had nearly lasted through 8 hours of a busy day before needing little touch ups around my T-zone. The coverage was medium to full coverage and can feel cakey easily if you apply to much which was so easy to do when I first tried it. A little really goes a long way when it comes to this foundation. It has a matte finish and a soft velvety feel once set.

There didn't seem to be many shades available when I purchased mine but I found the perfect shade for me which blended so well with my skin tone.

Being a cheaper foundation I really didn't expect anything amazing but it really is for the price. The DB Longwear foundation has found a permanent spot in my makeup collection quickly becoming a favorite.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
7th June, 2017
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Amazing!

I initially tried out this foundation because I heard it was a dupe for double wear, and although there were some minor differences in wear, I was greatly impressed! This foundation was only a fraction of the price of double wear, and did a very comparable job!

One of my favourite things about this foundation is the colour range. In winter I struggle to find a foundation that is pale enough to match my natural skin tone. I got the colour classic ivory and it was perfect (maybe even just a little too light) which was amazing for a foundation of that price!

The packaging is also unbelievable for the price. It comes in a pump bottle of frosted glass and feels super good quality.

Would definitely recommend this product :)

Tips: Sometimes the colour can turn orange when the foundation is old, so its best if you use it as a daily foundation so this issue is avoided

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
13th October, 2017
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My new favourite foundation

I love this as it lasts as long as it says and doesn't break the bank. I struggled to find a supplier last time but since then my local pharmacy has decided to stock it. Easy to apply with a sponge with great coverage. I love the applicator bottle as it dispenses just the right amount, better than those frustrating glass ones where you have to try and shake the contents out and then they end up all over the carpet or down the front of your outfit. Has a good range of colours to choose from so I can find my colour in winter and summer. Great product for the money.

Tips: Spreads better and goes further with a wet sponge, on pre moisturised skin.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
11th April, 2018
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Great makeup great price

This is my favourite go to everyday foundation. First foundation that I can keep purchasing without my skin deciding it doesn't like it anymore. Great coverage and lasts all day

Tips: Buy this now

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
15th January, 2021
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Just like Estee Lauder

I got a trial product of a Estee Lauder 24 hour longer foundation and compared it to my usual - Designer Brands Longwear. I found them to be so similar! I did notice that Designer Brands would feel heavier dependinging on what tool I used to apply it, so that's definitely something to experiment with to find the right coverage for you.

This foundation is most definitely longwear and such good value for money and so so similar to some higher end foundations - just with an amazing price point!

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
17th January, 2016
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Hidden Gem

Last Easter when I was away from home I made the massive mistake of leaving my makeup at home so had to find an alternative and fast! I stumbled upon Designer Brands makeup station in a chemist and loved the price and the promises it made. I got a few selected items for bare essentials while away. One of these was the Designer Brands Longwear 24 hour Foundation.

The bottle is like any other foundation bottle really. Nothing new to report there other than it looks like any other foundation. I got the colour Nude Beige which is the lighter side of medium and is a cool tone I would say so suits my skin perfectly.

The formula is creamy and not too heavy. It's easy to blend and to my surprise actually gives me even and full coverage. I have combination skin and this foundation compliments that perfectly. It doesn't cling to my dry patches and it also gives me a slight glow. It doesn't make my face appear to be an oil slick nor does it melt off my face when it gets hot.

As far as the wear time goes, 24 hours is a bit too far reaching. i would say 7 hours at best before you can see my red cheeks and my blemishes. However, for a $17 foundation I am highly impressed with the stay power and the coverage it gives me. The only thing I would prefer is if it had a bit more variety in the shades because my skin tone changes with the seasons and the next shade up 'True Beige' would be slightly too yellow.

I think this foundation is a great beginners product. Although I love it myself I prefer my holy grail foundation. If I was to forget my makeup again (gosh forbid) then I would be reaching for this before any others. It's a hidden gem for sure!

Tips: Use a finishing powder over the top to ensure stay power

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