Despite being a makeup lover and someone who has tried lots
of foundations it is ridiculous that I had not tried Estee Lauder Double Wear
till May this year! Having read so much about it and some dubbing it as their ‘Holy
Grail’ foundation I just had to give in and see what all the hype is about.
Prior to testing a sample, I had always been slightly put
off by the big claims of this foundation ‘Stay in place – 15hr wear’, ‘Lasts
through heat, humidity, non-stop activity’, ‘A look that lasts all day without
touch ups’. It just put me off for some reason, I think because although my
skin is oily I hate heavy bases that make me feel like I am suffocating!
I went into my Boots store and got matched up to Ecru 1N2
which although looks scarily dark in the bottle, it was a perfect match for my
skin! There are many shades available ranging from the palest to the darkest of
skins and I like that. Even now there are so many foundations that don’t come
in a wide range of colours and that really bothers me, I think this must be one
of the reasons why this foundation has such a global following! It caters for
all types.
The small bottle I was given had a fair few uses in it so I
was able to properly test the product before deciding whether to purchase. I
was warned that both the sample bottle and glass bottle that the foundation is
housed in doesn’t come with a pump or dropper, therefore I would need to pour
it out carefully! This is annoying but didn’t put me off as the actual bottle
is so luxurious looking. I love the gold top! My preference would be for it to
come with an optional pump but that’s a minor complaint, all things considered.
On first use I accidently poured out more than I needed onto
the back of my hand (I learnt that I needed to pour very very gently!) I
dotted the foundation over the main points of my face (forehead, nose, chin and
cheeks) and blended it in with the Real Techniques buffing brush which seemed
to work really well and created a flawless finish. The consistency is quite
thick but certainly not gloopy or heavy feeling on the skin. A small amount
goes a really long way. I loved how easy it was to blend and left my face
looking matte and even without appearing flat or dull. First impressions were
good!
The next time I poured a much smaller amount onto my hand and that worked
a lot better for me. The best way to use this foundation is by layering it
little by little. Use too much and it will look heavy and dare I say cakey…
Building up the coverage allows you to see how much you really need. Most days I
can get away with the tiniest amount and that will cover any faded marks,
blemishes and redness.
In terms of staying power this foundation is good, it will
last all day without oxidising too much. Not sure about 15hrs because I haven’t
counted (that would be weird if I did!). Either way I always seem to oxidise
around the corners of my nose and mouth, I think that’s fairly standard for me
and I haven’t tried a foundation that beats that yet! Although I love that this
keeps my skin matte for most of the day I would be lying if I said it didn’t need
any touch ups. With this I usually need to powder my nose, chin and forehead at
least once just to stop myself from looking too glowy! But come the end of the
day the foundation is still in place and providing a good amount of coverage
which is excellent.
I would say this has become my favourite foundation for the
last 6 months and I splurged on the full size a few months ago. I just love the
effect it leaves on the skin. It covers very well without hiding your actual
skin. You can still see your skin underneath. Which is a good thing (well in my
book it is!). I do use a tiny bit of powder to set my makeup but I find I don’t
need as much; in fact, I’ve been embracing the more glowy look especially
during these autumn months!
Until now I hadn’t discovered my ‘favourite’ foundation in
terms of coverage, lasting power and finish so I am very happy! I think this
could be my ‘perfect base’! Although expensive at £31.00 you only need a small
amount so it would last you a while. I definitely recommend getting matched up
at your local store as the ladies on the EL counter are generally very good and
will give you a decent sized sample to get you going.
Have you tried this foundation before, what are your
thoughts?
Thanks for reading xx
This is my all-time favourite foundation! It's such a great one :)
ReplyDeletexo, Liz
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