It’s the search that is the time-consuming element but when you do find the product that matches your needs, hey presto!
Estee Lauder has long been at the forefront of developing make up that performs and stands the test of time. Its Double Wear Foundation is one such product.
What sets Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation apart?
This water-based foundation has been crowned #1 prestige foundation in the UK and for good reason. It’s available in a whopping 60 shades, has twenty-four hour staying power and most importantly, give you flawless coverage. This oil-free make up controls oily skin, is sweat, heat and humidity resistant. Plus it’s waterproof should you get caught in a shower. Basically, once you’ve applied this foundation with a moisturising formula, you don’t need to worry about touching up your make up for the rest of the day.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation unifies uneven skin tone, covering up imperfections. It’s a buildable product giving you medium to full coverage with a smooth seamless finish, all the while feeling lightweight and easy to wear. It’s hard to believe that it’s got such great staying power.
Double Wear Foundation facts
• It has a SPF rating 10
• It’s breathable and has a cashmere matte feel to it
• It’s free of oils and fragrance
• It works with oily skin
How to choose the right shade
With 60 inclusive shades on offer, you’ll easily find one that flatters your skin tone, from light to deep. Use the Estée lauder Double Wear Foundation shade finder, which will take you through an easy process, explaining the shades, giving you the perfect match, guaranteed.
Firstly you need to establish your undertone. This is the way your bare skin looks and behaves. You could be Cool (C) with a rosy tone that burns easily in the sun. Neutral (N) is skin with a more even tone, not too pink or golden. Warm (W) has a golden or olive tone and tans easily.
Find your shade by using Notino’s tool, choosing your skin tone, from ultra-fair to dark. Then you choose your skin undertone. It’s important to get this element right as foundation with the wrong undertone will never blend flawlessly with your skin. Finally you pick the level of shade you’re after. Optimal gives the most natural look. And you’ll then be presented with the shade that Estee Lauder thinks is most suited to your complexion.
It gets even better, though, as you can try the product on yourself. Allow Notino to access your phone’s camera, and you can see what each shade will look like on your skin. It’s magic!
If you want to try a few shades before making a decision, there are minis available, which are useful for travelling too.
How to apply
Use your fingertips, a make up sponge or brush, and apply evenly to your face. Start at the centre of your face and blend outwards. For full coverage, build up the foundation by working in lightweight layers. For a barely there look, you can mix the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation with a drop of Estee Lauder’s legendary Advanced Night Repair Serum.
If you need visual guidance on how best to apply the product, check out the videos where you can learn the artistry of applying this foundation.
What people say about Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
Rave reviews of Estee Lauder’s long-lasting foundation can be found in their thousands on the web, using words like ‘stunning flawless coverage’, ‘not moving all day’, ‘all skins’. Perhaps one of the greatest testimonials is, ‘I have used Double Wear for many years. It has never let me down.’
Other Double Wear products
For those looking for make up that lasts all day, Double Wear has several other products in the range that complement the foundation.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation
You can wear this powder on its own as a foundation or with make up for a more long-lasting matte set of twelve hours. It has a silky soft texture which blends beautifully on your skin. It will cover visible pores and gets rid of unwanted shine. The refillable compact is pretty to look at too, along with its eco credentials.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Flawless Wear Concealer
This concealer stays on for up to fifteen hours and will give you an impeccable complexion. It hydrates and nourishes the skin and is easy to apply. For best results, Estee Lauder say that the product works best being applied on top of your foundation.
Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara
This lengthening black mascara will give your lashes depth and intensity that will last for fifteen hours. The good news is that it doesn’t smudge, clump and it copes with high temperatures and humidity. It’s suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
Double Wear 24h Waterproof Gel Eye Pencil
This waterproof gel eyeliner glides along your eye lids leaving an intense even line. It’ll remain in place for uo to twenty-four hours and is smudge-free. You can use the in-built sponge if you want to blur the lines, before the gel sets. The pencil comes in a number of rich colours to suit all skin tones.
Double Wear 24h Stay-in-Place Lip Liner
A lip liner that lasts for twenty-four hours? That can’t be true but yes, Estee Lauder has made this happen. Enjoy bold, defined lip colour with this jojoba oil-infused pencil that is easy to apply. It won’t fade, smudge or feather, giving your lips high-impact colour that will see you through the day and beyond.
A foundation that has real staying power
If you’re looking for a foundation that will last all day, it's definitely worth trying Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation, it could be the answer to your make up dreams, and don't forget the other products in the range. As Estee Lauder says, ‘Double Wear is the make up that keeps up. Apply it once, don’t think twice.’
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