Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Review with 5N2 swatch

Ciao Bella!

As mentioned in my Selfridges summer beauty evening &  Makeup haul post (which you can read here), I wanted to try a new foundation as I have been wearing my beloved MAC studio fix foundation since I was 16 (I’m now 20!). I’ve heard so many good reviews and raves about the Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation, so I thought I would give it a try. I have combination/oily skin so finding a oil free foundation like , Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation  is essential. The finish is  Semi-Matte and is perfectly fine for those who have oily skin. It has 15-hour staying power similar to the long wear of the MAC Studio fix fluid but also , Medium, buildable coverage with a built in SPF 10 Natural. After chatting to the counter assistant I was matched to shade 'Amber Honey (5N2)' which is a neutral shade.

What is Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation?

Coverage: Full coverage

Finish: Matte Finish

Number of Shades: 30, ranging from “Bone” to “Mahogony”

Main Selling Point: Covers well and stays on all day

What did i think?

It’s a little pricer than my normal foundation by MAC which cost £21.50, but i feel that £27 is still a reasonable price for a high end foundation. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation is one of the best selling foundations on the market. They are broken down into 3 different groups C (cool), N (neutral), W (warm), to help you find the perfect shade, They have a huge range of 30 shades to choose from. The foundation glides on smoothly but dries quickly so you have to work somewhat fast to get this on. I did find this foundation a little too dry as it made my face feel too taught and somewhat stiff. Although once dried it stays in place all day long and doesn't budge-good stuff! It’s heat-proof, water-resistant and gives your skin matte finish. I love makeup products that have SPF in them, good for preventing sun damage. The biggest downside to this foundation is that it oxidised throughout the day meaning the colour looked darker at the end of the day then when i put it on. I wouldn’t say the coverage isn’t as brilliant compared – (I would say it wasn’t full coverage but medium) to MAC’s fix fluid but maybe the  Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation maximum coverage would be better. Once I have finished this bottle I won’t be purchasing it again, due to the way it made my face feel and how it oxidised. Also the shades for dark skinned beauties are slightly orangey, which is not a good look.

Amber Honey (5N2) -  neutral shade

Pros:Huge range or colour shades, staying power, SPF 10  , oil free
Cons: have to buy pump separately, oxidised, drying , not full coverage, the shades for dark skinned beauties are slightly orangey. 
Bottom line: Once I have finished this bottle I won't be purchasing it again, good foundation but I feel there are better ones on the market for less or similar price. 


Have you tried Estee Lauder foundation?

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Why i love my MAC foundation !

Ciao Bella!

On most days I apply a fullcoverage foundation as i have considerably bad pigmentation marks onboth cheeks on my face, left from old blemishes. I have been usingMAC for almost 4 years and still can't find a full coveragefoundation nor powder which matches the coverage & finish of MAC'sStudio fix liquid  foundation and Studio fix powder plus foundation. The great thing about MAC as a makeup brand is they cater for women of allcolour and skin types. Most foundation in drugstores and on thehighstreet  have a 'one fits all' problem, which can lead to you pickingthe foundation not best for your colour & skin type.

My current foundation & Powder duo :
Studio fix fluid in NC45 & studio fix powder plus foundation in NC50

As i suffer from relatively oily skinin particular my tzone, i picked a foundation which is oil free, asthis would only add to problem.  Previously,  (when i wasfeeling adventurous)i  tried MAC's studio sculpt foundation whichis a gel like texture which i found awful for my skin type as it left skin it looking extremely oily and made me break out. The studio sculpt seem to be infavour of people who suffer from dry skin .  The studio fix fluid leavesskin look matte, natural &  flawless and i would suggest its more for people who have oily/combination skin.

In relation to colour when i firststarted using MAC foundation the artist who was helping me pick a foundationcolour, suggest i be a NC as i have a 'cool' complexion with no yellowundertones. I was originally swatched to the colour NC50 but i liketo alternate between the two depending on the season, or if i havecatched the sun (yes i do occasionally end up with a suntan!).

Left : NC50
Right NC45

How do i apply?

• After i have moisturized i apply a primer to my skin, and dot my studio fix liquid foundation on my forehead chin and both cheeks.
• Using the real techniques buffing brush i work in the foundation in circular motions, until it is all blended in.
• To set my foundation & for additional coverage i use the studio fix powder plus and dust all over my face using the real techniques powder brush. 

Although MAC has gone up in price sincei first started using it , i still purchase it over and over again, as it wasthe first foundation i feel suited me & my skin needs.

Coverage : Full 

Best for : Oily / Combination skin 

Price: £20.50 for 30ml Studio fix fluid foundation & £20.50 for 15g studio fix powder plus foundation

Pros: A range of colours, Last on skin all day with or without a primer, full coverage, MAC'S recycling programme
Cons: Can be seen as pricey , you have to purchase pump separate
Bottom line: I purchase this over and over again due it  . I would recommend studio fix range to anyone who wants a full coverage foundation that looks natural

What's your favourite foundation?

Vogue xx

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