Currently holding the title as the number one selling foundation in the Uk, Estée Lauder Doublewear has been a fail safe foundation for many people not only in Ireland, the Uk but all across the globe for year’s!
With over 60 shades to choose from there’s hopefully a shade in there for everyone?!The foundation itself also comes with 3 different undertones. Cool (rosy pale skin – easily burns in the sun). Neutral (not too pink not too yellow). Warm (olive or golden undertone, sun tan’s easily).
I myself am wearing DAWN 2W1 in the picture’s , but another shade I use a lot if I am more tanned is TAWNY 3W1. I personally like to use Doublewear on client’s with combination or oily skin. When you have oily skin you need something that can block excess oil from coming through and breaking down your base throughout the day.
My personal favourite way to use this foundation is with a damp (and I stress damp) beauty blender. It will help melt the foundation to the skin without it drying down to fast!
A hydrated skin is key to this foundation looking nice. Start be cleansing the skin well! Making sure the skin is clean and exfoliated will stop any unwanted patching or clinging . Also hydrate the skin with a moisturiser or serum. If you put Estée Lauder Doublewear directly onto to naked skin it’s not going to be a good time, so prep is key.
Another thing with this foundation, less is more! Often I hear from client’s that they use way too much product, because this is full coverage a little should go along way. So be mindful and blend blend blend!
Lastly, this foundation set’s to a matte finish so in some cases there is no need to go over it with powder. Apply your foundation then wait a couple of minutes and gently feel your cheek, you will notice that the base has now gone for “wet” to “matte” without the aid of powder. For me I will still add a little powder under my eyes where I have concealed & maybe a touch through the t-zone but that’s it.
So who would I recommend this for?! I would say if you have combination to oily skin this could definitely work for you, or if your just looking for something that will last all day without touch up’s.
Personally it’s not a foundation I would wear on a everyday basis as overtime it might begin to clog my pores but if I have a special occasion where I need my look to last all day or even more to hold up against hot weather than Estée Lauder is a good shout for me.
I’d love to hear your thoughts & experiences , good bad or indifferent so please comment below!
Until next time,
Much love,
Lisa x
Lisa Ralph 
I use it too for going out or events but I do get flashback in photos, is there anyway to avoid this?
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Hi Aisling, check what undertone your using I find if your using a Cool or Neutral undertone it can flashback especially if your wearing false tan! I like to use shade with a Warm undertone for client’s wearing tan , hope this helps a little!
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Use to use Double wear for years switched to Mac Prolongwear but have gone back to doublewear as PLW as been discontinued. It really will last all day. Can be hard to blend sometimes I feel.
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Hi Ailish, I know what you mean, I like to use Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre or MAC Strobe cream underneath, and then go in with a damp beauty blender – I find that’s the best way to keep it moving for a better blend!
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