So recently I noticed that my foundation was just not sitting right on my skin. No matter what primer I put under it, how little I would use, or even how exfoliated my skin was; my foundation would always look cakey at the end of the day. I have oily skin, so skipping powder was not an option. But let me tell you, I was going minimal with the face makeup. The foundations I had been using were my holy grail drugstore foundations: Revlon Photoready, Covergirl Clean for Sensitive Skin, and L'Oreal True Match. Refusing to give up these foundations, I switched powder, I switched primer, I even started using setting spray. None of this worked, I was at a loss.
I desperately wanted to try a high end foundation, specifically Estee Lauder Double Wear; but I was simply not willing to drop $37 on a foundation when there were lippies to buy! In a desperate attempt I switched to BB Cream and a higher coverage powder. This was great for summer, but the BB Cream I was using broke me out! So I put on my big girl pants and headed to Macy's. At the last minute I decided to spoil my dog instead and didn't buy the foundation. Of course my dog is way more important than my makeup issues, right? No regrets here.
I gave my skin a break and didn't wear makeup for about two weeks. I was getting sick of being told I look sick so I switched to a tinted moisturizer. Light coverage but I got the job done with concealer and all that jazz.
My family was planning our annual trip to the Lee Premium Outlets, about an hour drive from my house. I didn't think much of it, because there was a PacSun I was excited for some new clothes. We pulled in to the mall and there it was, the answer to all my problems: an Estee Lauder owned makeup store! Discount prices, I was ecstatic!! I obviously made a beeline to the Estee Lauder rack and searched for the Double Wear Foundation. I justified spending $27 on the foundation, because it was $10 cheaper than at a Sephora or Macy's.
The answer to my foundation issues was now in my possession, I was beyond excited to get home and try it out. I now feel as though I have worn the foundation enough to give you my honest review. First things first, the coverage this stuff has is amazing! I would say it's medium coverage, but I can add another layer to get full coverage without looking caked up. I use NYX Pore Filler primer underneath it and Rimmel Stay Matte on top. This combination is honestly a dream. I have not once looked cakey since I purchased this foundation. Now on to the longevity; I wore the foundation to Six Flags and it lasted the entire day. Through multiple roller coasters, sweat, and even a few water rides, the only part of my face that didn't have foundation on it at the end of the day was my nose. I am absolutely obsessed with the Estee Lauder Double Wear now, I would definitely spend the extra $10 if necessary for a repurchase. Ladies, if you're having foundation issues as I was, I recommend giving this foundation a whirl. You won't regret it!
xoxo