Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation – £26.50
After all the hype surrounding this foundation, I decided to purchase it earlier this year to see what all the fuss was about. I like a medium to full coverage foundation buffed in really well and one that stays all day without looking cakey.
I’ve heard mixed reviews about this foundation, especially regarding the “ghost face” it apparently gives due to the SPF, but I’ve never experienced this (I’m pale anyway so I suppose it doesn’t matter).Double Wear is a “stay in place” foundation which is lightweight, provides a natural finish and lasts up to 12 hours. I think this is the perfect description for this product, it provides excellent coverage without looking too heavy (providing you buff it in well) and lasts all day without transferring or separating.
I don’t require a top up during the day, although as my skin is a little on the oily side, I usually add a touch of powder to my T-Zone.This has been my perfect foundation over the last few months and I’ve recently purchased another bottle. It’s perfect for me in terms of coverage, lasting power and finish and I’m yet to find something that works for me better than this. My skin hasn’t been great recently but this foundation really covers all without looking like a mask. I love the natural finish that it gives which is slightly more matte while still looking flawless.
I’ve heard mixed reviews about this foundation, especially regarding the “ghost face” it apparently gives due to the SPF, but I’ve never experienced this (I’m pale anyway so I suppose it doesn’t matter).Double Wear is a “stay in place” foundation which is lightweight, provides a natural finish and lasts up to 12 hours. I think this is the perfect description for this product, it provides excellent coverage without looking too heavy (providing you buff it in well) and lasts all day without transferring or separating.
I don’t require a top up during the day, although as my skin is a little on the oily side, I usually add a touch of powder to my T-Zone.This has been my perfect foundation over the last few months and I’ve recently purchased another bottle. It’s perfect for me in terms of coverage, lasting power and finish and I’m yet to find something that works for me better than this. My skin hasn’t been great recently but this foundation really covers all without looking like a mask. I love the natural finish that it gives which is slightly more matte while still looking flawless.
I am shade 1N1 (Ecru) but I recommend that you get matched up. I’ve been using this since January and my first bottle is almost empty (I think, I can’t tell how much is in there which is annoying but it’s feeling lighter) and that’s after a fair bit spilt in my makeup bag, so it does last quite some time as I wear this every day. I apply it with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush and buff it in well to give a flawless base.
Overall, this is the perfect foundation if you like medium to full coverage which stays all day. You only need a small amount and buffed in it creates a natural base which lasts all day.
What are your thoughts on this foundation?
Apr 14, 2012 @ 11:20:03
I use the same shade of DW, picked it up in December and I’ve never thought about trying another foundation since! I really love it. To be honest though, Ecru isn’t quite pale enough for me, but it’ll do! xx
Apr 14, 2012 @ 11:20:39
I have the maximum coverage double wear one and it’s amazing, though I only wear it for nights out, this might be a good purchase for a day to day one
Apr 14, 2012 @ 11:21:46
oo this review makes me consider it.. i prefer light to medium coverage, but the fact you can use the product sparingly appeals to me, as does the flawless finish.. but to be honest i’m suppose to be writing an essay so have no idea why i am thinking about this right now! heeheee :]
Apr 14, 2012 @ 11:23:53
This is my favourite foundation, lasting power and coverage are fab. I only wish i had found out about this foundation sooner tbh, to me it is well worth the price tag!
Apr 14, 2012 @ 11:24:47
I love this stuff, though after a while found it quite cakey! Amazingly, I prefer the maximum cover one, which somehow doesn’t seem as bad, maybe because the absolute tiniest amount is needed?!
xx
http://fridayisforever.blogspot.co.uk/
Apr 14, 2012 @ 11:25:52
I have been using EL double wear for the past year! I am the same shade as you ( I am also a pale gal)and I think this is amazing. I have alot of freckles and I find that this is the only foundation for me that gives good coverage, without being cakey and actually has the STAYING POWER that is needed! it definitely does what it says on the tin! lol
Even though this is quite pricey, I was previously using a rimmel foundation and I found that it was actually CHEAPER to but an EL once every 3-4 months ( cause it really does last me that long) than it was buying a rimmel every 2 weeks.
I would recommend this to anyone! Brilliant review Kate! Love you blog.xxx
Apr 14, 2012 @ 11:43:29
This is my holy grail foundation too, works all year round.
http://ha-rose.blogspot.com
Apr 14, 2012 @ 12:11:57
I was matched to Ecru but I found it slightly too peachy for me, so my initla thoughts of double wear were jaded slightly. I then matched myself to shell and bought a bottle of it and I love it! I use my real techniques brush to buff it in and it looks so natural and flawless and lasts such a long time.
I mainly use the maximum cover one on a daily basis though, not because I prefer it but because it’s in a squeezy tube it makes it much easier to apply on a daily basis before work. I find them both much the same (I buff the maximum cover one in well anyway so the coverage difference is minimal), only the maximum cover one doesn’t last as long. xx
http://www.almostdelightful.com
Apr 14, 2012 @ 12:40:32
This is my perfect foundation too, although I have started mixing it with a little bit of Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser just to get the perfect colour for me. My bottle is about to finish, but I don’t know whether to get another one of try the Estee Lauder new invisible range. Decisions, decisions!!
allaboutthegirlblog.blogspot.com xx
Apr 14, 2012 @ 12:46:50
I’m shocked to read that yours is almost empty! My bottle lasted for almost a year and I also used it daily!
Apr 14, 2012 @ 13:08:44
Ou I’m the same decided to try this foundation due to all the hype, I found the double wear a bit too cakey and so opted for the light double wear which is perfecto! Although I do wonder if I just needed to buff the doublewear in more to make it less cakey. But great foundation definitely lasts all day! Xx
Apr 14, 2012 @ 13:18:21
I really want to try this foundation but I’m terrified to splash out on new foundations in case they’re awful. Time to go ask for a sample so I can trial it! x
Apr 14, 2012 @ 13:19:26
That foundations sounds great! I’m in need of a new liquid foundation and have oily skin, too, so I may give this one a shot next time I’m out shopping.
x Michelle | thefeatherden.net
Apr 14, 2012 @ 13:24:29
This is possibly my favourite foundation! I don’t have to re-apply at all! This is such a great review! xx
Apr 14, 2012 @ 13:47:29
I went to get swatted for this yesterday but there was no-one on EL counter! Gutted. Really want to get some of this.
xx
Apr 14, 2012 @ 14:01:27
I would never change from Double Wear – the coverage is amazing. Can’t believe you get through a bottle in a few months though – mine lasts 6 months and I wear it every day!
Apr 14, 2012 @ 14:06:24
i really need to try this now!
amazing review!! xxx
Apr 14, 2012 @ 14:40:16
I thought about buy it, but I like my moles to show up perfectly so I didn’t buy it. Then I discovered Double Wear Light and I jumped of joy in the middle of Sephora.
My skin is oily with an eventual dry patch and I LOVE this foundation. I pad it into the skin with my fingers, so the dry areas don’t get flaky, and buff a little the T-zone with my Sigma F82. Awesome finish.
xo
Apr 14, 2012 @ 14:55:41
This is my favourite foundation, I love it xx
http://www.misslv.com
Apr 14, 2012 @ 15:09:49
Following your review, this will be my next foundation purchase. Thanks. x
Apr 14, 2012 @ 15:11:54
I agree – complete miracle worker,
Rosie x
Apr 14, 2012 @ 15:48:21
I found this foundation to be quite drying, its better suited for oily skins. I sometimes add it to chanel vitalumiere to cover redness, but other than that I have to say it was quite disappointing!
Apr 14, 2012 @ 22:00:00
I have the maximum cover version, which I adore but gives an awful case of ghost face! I’d like to try this one; if it’s the one you’ve been wearing in your photos, I definitely want to give it a shot because it looks so lovely!
Emily Wears Things
xx
Apr 14, 2012 @ 22:38:11
I got matched up the other day and have been using a tester I really like it but I never really spend much on foundation so I’m a bit apprehensive- I won some real techniques brushes the other day so think I’ll try applying it with that before I make my decision. & argh I hate it when foundation bottles do that, I like to be able to squeeze out every last bit and get my moneys worth!! x
Apr 14, 2012 @ 23:15:47
ooh this sounds lovely xxx
Apr 15, 2012 @ 01:28:35
Great review, this one is still on my wishlist. I do like the double wear concealer so I’m looking forward to try out the foundation.
Apr 15, 2012 @ 02:58:51
i’ve been um-ing and ahh-ing over this foundation for a while but you may have just convinced me to buy it! but you’ve worried me about the ‘ghost-face’! :s xx
Apr 15, 2012 @ 07:40:03
been hearing a lot about this foundation and all thoughts seem to say that this is worth the buck, i should probably head out and give it a shot too.
Apr 15, 2012 @ 08:37:05
This is so great!!! I’ll definitely try it
Apr 15, 2012 @ 13:59:34
I like this but as I am so pale I find it makes me look a bit like a pocleain doll, which is nice on nights out and things, but I’m not so keen on everyday!
http://theredoneblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Apr 15, 2012 @ 14:46:04
This is going on my list to buy after my Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua has run out!
http://theconfectionmonsoon.wordpress.com/
Apr 15, 2012 @ 17:37:36
It’s definitely about time I purchased this!
Apr 15, 2012 @ 20:11:04
I really want to try this, I’ve heard great things about it! x
http://themusingsofflorence.blogspot.co.uk/
Apr 15, 2012 @ 20:17:46
I’m currently using the MUA BB cream for day to day wear but I absolutely swear by the maximum wear for evenings out, I have bad acne scarring and this foundation covers it completely, it makes me feel so confident x
Jan 22, 2013 @ 19:28:10
I was sooo impressed with the Estee Lauder Double Wear! Seriously it’s been amazing for me. I’ve got oily skin, but it just stayed put all day, but it didn’t look unnatural or ‘caked on’.
See my review here: http://newwithhashtags.co.uk/estee-lauder-double-wear/
I’ll be reviewing the Estee Lauder Double Wear Light soon too!