BEAUTY
BEAUTY TEST DRIVE: ESTÉE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR
By Alice Doleman, 29 March 2022
Chloe in the Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Foundation, £35.50.
Shade: 2C0 Cool Vanilla (cool toned).
Chloe in the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Foundation, £35.
Shade: 1C1 Cool Bone (cool toned).
I tried the Sheer Long-Wear first and it had lovely light, hydrating coverage – perfect for an everyday look, because my skin feels super-fresh. I loved the texture of the Stay in Place foundation – it's thicker, but with a dewy finish that gave it the perfect coverage. I had a busy day running errands and went straight out for drinks till late, so not feeling the need to reapply was great! The Sheer Long-Wear took a few more coats when applying, but once this was set, it stayed in place and lasted all day. LOVE.
Benedicte in the Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Foundation, £35.50.
Shade: 7W1 - Deep Spice.
The Sheer Long-Wear foundation is SO lightweight, which is just what we need with these sunnier days and the summer months closing in (finally 😂). It was also super-easy to apply and control, even though the consistency is on the runnier side. The shade match was perfect, too – I used 7W1 - Deep Spice, and it gave my skin a glowing blur while still looking natural.
One thing: I had to powder and blot my face while wearing this foundation, so I'd suggest if you have oily skin (or it’s a really hot day), you should apply setting powder at the start of the day to prevent any movement.
Esha in the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Foundation, £35.
Shade: 4N1 Shell Beige (neutral toned).
Esha in the Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Foundation, £35.50.
Shade: 4N1 Shell Beige (neutral toned).
I was pleasantly surprised by the Stay In Place Foundation. Despite it being full coverage, it wasn’t super thick – it had a nice runny consistency, but it wasn’t watery. It made my skin look airbrushed, and it didn’t budge. I was very impressed.
Buuuut, the Sheer Long-Wear foundation is THE one for me. Lightweight, wearable and durable, it gave me a nice coverage (nothing too heavy) and evened out my skin tone. The glow I got was also gorge. I liked the fact that it had SPF in it as it gave my skin that extra layer of protection.
Helen in the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Foundation, £35.
Shade: 3W0 Warm Crème (warm toned).
HELEN, TALENT EXECUTIVE
I am already a long-time fan of the Double Wear foundation – it’s my holy grail. It’s so easy to apply. I added two thin layers on my skin, and it gave me the perfect amount of coverage. It blends seamlessly and doesn’t feel heavy or cakey at all. My setting spray helped lock the foundation in place, while keeping my skin looking hydrated and glowy.
I prefer to use medium to high coverage foundation because of my hyperpigmentation and acne, so the Sheer Longwear foundation was too light for me. I had to build it with 3-4 layers, which still wasn’t quite enough. So for now, I'm sticking to my Double Wear!
Georgina in the Estée Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Foundation, £35.50.
Shade: 2C3 Fresco (cool toned).
Pictures: ASOS
Georgina in the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Foundation, £35.
Shade: 2W1.5 Natural Suede (warm toned).
Sheer Long-Wear is an extremely light foundation, but I really liked the texture as it was more of a moisturiser that glided on the skin (even lighter than a BB cream). I found I had to use a lot more product than with the Stay In Place. It's ideal for a holiday – just think of the glowing look it would create!
On the other hand, the Double Wear Stay in Place one was thicker and fuller coverage – better for evening wear rather than everyday use. It’s easy to apply and you don’t need to use much product, so it feels like a little goes a long way. I loved the coverage – it really hid away any blemishes that I wanted to cover. It’s great for a glam full face as it worked well with my other beauty staples.
