The Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Foundation has been an icon since it launched in 1997; it’s named the No. 1 prestige foundation in the UK* and has been recommended by countless leading beauty publications like Glamour, Cosmopolitan and more. The success of the original Double Wear has resulted in many variations of the formula, altering the coverage, longevity, and finish to ensure that there’s a formula to suit everyone’s foundation preference.
Ready to find your Double Wear Foundation? Keep reading to discover what makes each Double Wear Foundation unique and which is right for you…
For Sheer Coverage: Double Wear Sheer Foundation
Longevity: 12-hour wear
Skin Type: For All Skin Types
Sun Protection: SPF 20
The Estee Lauder Double Wear Sheer Foundation is your go-to if you love a natural look. Its soft blurring effect helps you achieve a sheer, matte finish with 12 hours of wear. The formula is ideal for wearing in the summer as it features sweat and humidity-resistant ingredients. Plus, SPF 20 protects against UV rays and antioxidants, which protects collagen from free radicals. And those with a dry complexion will love its infusion of hyaluronic acid that leaves skin looking hydrated and radiant.
My shade: 2N1 – Desert Beige
For Medium Coverage: Double Wear Stay-in-Place
Longevity: 24-hour wear
Skin Type: For All Skin Types
Sun Protection: SPF 10
The Estee Lauder Stay-In-Place Foundation is the reason why the Double Wear collection is so iconic! Its multi-award-winning formula is loved worldwide for its high-coverage, smooth matte, yet radiant finish. It’s a must for all-day events and weddings as it’s developed with 24 hours of wear, with protection against sweat, humidity, heat and water. If you like to alternate between medium to full coverage, the Double Wear Stay In Place Makeup is perfect; its texture allows you to build your preferred coverage without looking caking or streaky.
Although the foundation is suitable for all skin types, those with normal to combination skin will love its non-comedogenic formula; it doesn’t clog your pores, unifies the skin and covers imperfections.
My shade: 2N1 – Desert Beige
For Full Coverage: Double Wear Maximum Cover
Longevity: 12-hour wear
Skin Type: For All Skin Types (Face & Body)
Sun Protection: SPF 15
If you’re looking to cover surgical scars, sun spots, tattoos or even varicose veins, you have to try the Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Foundation. Its creamy, liquid texture is also suitable for the face making it ideal if you’re looking to cover post-acne marks or hyperpigmentation.
The full-coverage foundation was developed alongside leading surgeons and dermatologists for all skin types, including post-surgery. Its long-lasting matte finish provides 12 hours of wear without any staining or transfer, so you don’t have to worry about dark marks on your clothes.
My shade: 2N1 – Desert Beige
*Source: The NPD Group Inc.® Prestige Foundation by product, May 2021 – April 2022, value and unit sales.
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