If foundations had fan clubs then Estée Lauder’s Double Wear would have sold out long ago. I’m talking about a dedicated following with matching merchandise based on the original formula we all know and love. The latest version hits shelves today and somehow improves the cult classic without losing what made beauty lovers stockpile it in their makeup bags back in 2006.
I guess this means the fan club just got bigger. Interested? Let’s start with the shade range. With 60 shades from 0N1 Alabaster to 9N1 Ebony this new matte formula genuinely works for everyone across all undertones beyond just warm & cool. It doesn’t grey out on rich skin tones or oxidise and turn orange after application. So what makes it different from the old formula? Estée Lauder didn’t just adjust a few ingredients but rebuilt the entire thing to be more breathable and buildable with a more lifelike matte finish. Think of it as a filter for your face with 36-hour wear & better oil control.
The hydration doesn’t emphasise dry patches or cling to fine lines while the pigments flatter instead of flatten. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid along with niacinamide and brown algae extract deserve recognition here. How does it perform? A little goes a long way so you can sheer it out for a soft-focus finish or layer it up for fuller coverage. Skip setting powder and it still dries down matte without looking crusty or set it with translucent powder for a red carpet-ready look. It doesn’t budge. For every skin type including oily and combo & dry and breakout-prone skin it minimises the look of pores and smooths uneven texture and sits well under concealer and bronzer. Longer wear? Yes. Worth the hype? Absolutely.
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