For the last few months I have stuck to the same 'face base' routine which is completely bizarre for me. Usually I'll swap between foundations each day, blend two types together, layer different foundations - anything in an attempt to achieve a perfect airbrushed finish.
When I first purchased Estee Lauder's Double Wear I was a bit unsure about whether I liked it but now, it's love. I've almost used up my first bottle and I've already purchased another as a back up which is almost unheard of for me. Of course, all products have their drawbacks and for me I do find that you need the right brush for application, you have blend it in well and the scent is slightly off putting. However, it is the best foundation I've tried so far.
I start off by applying the Good Things Miracle Mattifier moisturiser, then use my fingers to blend a thin layer of Maybelline's Pure Liquid Mineral foundation as a base/primer. I've got incredibly oily skin and have yet to find a primer that does the job, by applying this first it allows the Double Wear to apply smoothly and blend better. Next is the Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation, I buff this into the skin with the Sigma F80 then stipple all over the skin to achieve an airbrushed finish. If I need it I apply a small amount of the Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer which I also pop on my eyelids as a base. Finally a light dusting of the Maybelline Dream Matte Powder with a large powder brush finishes everything off and my make-up doesn't move all day.
Although it might seem like a lot of work buffing, stippling, concealing I find that if you put the effort into making sure everything is blended and set properly then it really will last the whole day!
Oh, one other downside of Estee Lauder Double Wear - no pump!
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I have pretty much the same routine! (just with the witch primer instead) Charli... x
ReplyDeleteI hate the fact it has no pump but you can buy them separately, I know Mac do one for £3 on the Debenhams website :) xx
ReplyDelete@Charli - Is the Witch primer any good? xx
ReplyDeleteI bought the mac pump and it works a treat-annoying that you have to buy a pump separately but it does work and saves wasting the product!
ReplyDeleteI love Double Wear too, I think it's an amazing foundation with a flawless finish :) If you have a MAC pump, you can use it on your Double Wear bottle :)
ReplyDeleteLove how we basically have the exact same routine :P xxx
ReplyDeleteI love estee lauder double wear also. Btw this post finally convinced me to purchase the sigma F80 as well. I've been getting by with my old F50 but it's just not doing it for me anymore. x
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I have the same foundation, i just did a video on my base makeup so check it out if you want! I'd also recommend the dermalogica clearing mattifier as a primer, it is AMAZING!! Quite expensive but it's super good, even Lisa eldridge loves it and recommended it in her latest vid! :) x
ReplyDeleteI have super oily skin too so may have to try out this combo see if it does anything for me:) xx
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Ah I have almost the same routine, I am also loving EL doublewear at the moment! And I also love Maybelline dream matte powder, one of the best matte powders ever! Great post :) x
ReplyDeleteI also have pretty much the same routine even down to the mattifier moisuriser! My double wear has just run out got to go pick up another one asap! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI may need this full coverage in the winter! I am using nars sheer glow at the moment, and it has the same dispenser as this, I wish It came with a pump. I might just buy one becasue if the foundation is good,i cant really complain about the packaging :')
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