Thursday, July 9, 2015

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

Do you have those products you keep hearing about for years but for some weird reason do not try? You know its supposed to be good and it kind of sounds interesting yet the purchase never happens.

I have only ever read praise about Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation but as I dont own anything from the brand besides a lipstick it didn't seem appealing enough. The disappointing Laura Mercier foundation purchase I have written about combined with the daily everything-is-melting-sensation Dubai heat and humidity give you sent me back on the hunt for perfect summer foundation. It only took one praising mention from my trusty makeup gurus Laura and Simone and I suddenly had to try this foundation RIGHT NOW.

Let me tell you something you probably already know. It is great! Like straight to the top of my fav foundations list great and Im not even one for full coverage usually. Nothing has ever lasted this well through humidity and heat. On first application I felt it set like cement and I had doubts this will look natural but shockingly it looks great and only gets better through the day. Once the natural oils in your skin have time to emerge it almost looks dewy as hours go by. I do however prefer to apply it with a wet Beauty Blender so its not so full on to begin with.

This gives you the perfect coverage combined with a comfortable feel and in stays in place like nobody's business. I can carry on with the same base I apply in the morning all the way through dinner and not feel any need for touch ups. This is revolutionary if you live in Dubai. Since the bottle is small and compact I decided to bring it with for my month long vacation to Estonia as well. Secretly I was fearing it might be too much for the not so sweaty climate but it has passed the test with flying colors. I have mixed it with my foundation for a lighter feel and worn it full face and both options make me happy. I feel we have a long loving relationship ahead with the Double Wear.

The lipstick on the photo is one of my summer faves as well. YSL Rouge Pur Couture in 56 is my kind of orange red. Bold without being in your face bright, moisturizing and perfect with a bit of tan. Good base, loads of mascara and a bold lip is all I want right now.

Whats your fav summer foundation and lipstick? Are you one of those people who has used and loved Double Wear for years and cant believe I have only now got a clue and purchased it?

9 comments:

  1. I have no idea why I have never tried this foundation before, my best friend Sian has worn it for years and years and years (you get the picture!) and has always recommended that I buy it but I always thought it was too heavy coverage for me. I picked up some in Duty Free last week on my way to France and I LOVE it Laura!!! It's perfect!

    So this is my new favourite Summer foundation and favourite Summer lipstick is Clinique Matte Mandarin lipstick - which I think you have if I'm correct?! (I know Laura F has!!)

    Hope you're having a lovely time in Estonia....I'm planning my next trip to Dubai at the moment in September so I hope you ladies will be around for an evening out!

    Lis x

    www.elisabethrilatt.com

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    1. Its weird how this foundation is making a come back isnt it? Its been around for so long but lately everyone is giving it a go.

      Definitely up for dinner and drinks in September! Dont forget to pack your DW for it cause its still an unbearable sweatfest at that time. x

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  2. I've had a sample pot of this before and I wasn't overly impressed. I felt it a bit caky on me and at the time I was having a bad skin period and it just made me look worse. Admittedly the shade was wrong so perhaps I should go back and get a better shade match and try again. I'll remember the beauty blender trick as I think from memory I was using a brush to apply.
    The Beauty Bloss

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    1. I think this wouldnt be great if you have dry skin. I have combination and its extra oily in summer and for this type it is awesome!

      However I think its a bit tricky to get a good color match as it does turn darker after initial applying. I had color matching done at EL counter with their new machine thingy and the shade it spot on. But this is way to full face for me with a blending brush so that could be the reason you didnt love it as well.

      Let me know if you end up trying it again :) x

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  3. Also bought it following Laura/Simone raves and I LOVE it! It's really doing it for me right now!! xxx

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    1. Yes! me too! so so happy with it at the moment! Your trip looks amazing btw!! xxx

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  4. My friend was just asking me if I'd tried this/what my thoughts were so I've passed on your review.

    Victoria x
    FlorenceandMary.com

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    1. Thank you Victoria :) I think this isn't one for dry skin but anything between combination or oily should be great. x

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  5. I wore this on my wedding day 10 years ago 👌🏼 and it's still a firm favourite! Do you mind me asking...
    What colour did you get?
    Melissa xx

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