It's OK

I really wanted to like this product. The reviews suggest this is THE product for oily skin, Two hours after I apply an base products I shine like a lighthouse on a new moon night - primer, no primer, powder, no powder, setting spray, no setting spray. You name it I've tried the combinations.

I've tried EL double wear foundation for a full year now - through our dry winters and humid summers. The product has more coverage than I am comfortable with. I prefer a sheer to medium coverage product - I want my skin to look like my skin. But after 35 years of wearing make up I've learnt to sheer products out by using a small amount and buffing that small amount over my face, or diluting it with my sunscreen or moisturiser.
Why I like it? The product goes on and looks beautiful, and if I use a pea size amount and buff it into my skin, then a little goes a very long way - resulting in my skin only better. It doesn't transfer onto clothes so I can wear white with confidence. It doesn't oxidise nor break down when my oils come through.
Why I dislike it? I am oily after 3-4 hours of applying this foundation. Not just a little bit - but full on lighthouse beaming oily - irrespective of the season, and irrespective if I use sparingly (preferred) or generously (i.e. a medium to full coverage look). Blotting keeps the oils under control, but this needs to be done every hour after the oils come through - so after a full year of trying different ways and combinations of using the product - I've abandoned it. I now use it exclusively if I'm going somewhere in the evening and I don't need my foundation to last too long. Its a good product - but its not the amazing perfection for oily skin that it is touted to be.

Faultless

I try lots and lots of foundations, but I come back to this every time.
It goes on great, lasts all day, and looks flawless. A small amount goes a long way.

Dream foundation

I like a foudation with staying power, whats the point of a great product if it fades after a hour of two? And this foundation does not disappoint! I apply it with my fingers, or brush, and the effect looks natural not cakey. It doesn't dry out the skin and doesn't slide off if you wear sunscreen underneath either. It also doesn't have a weird scent to the formula, which for some reason a lot of the more expensive ones do now.
I didn't like that it didn't come with a pump, but whatever, the bottle isn't that bad.

great product

Have used this product for over 10 years. It has never let me down.
I can be a sweaty betty, but you'd never know to look at my face.
The foundation doesn't slide off in hot weather as many other foundations do

Amazing

Live this foundation. It lasts all day and doesn't make my face feel oily. Covers well and buildable. Doesn't have any harsh smells and blends in easily. Has a matte finish whihh I love.

Amazing!

Estee Lauder Double-Wear is a cult favourite for a reason. I used this foundation for my best friend's wedding and it held up beautifully throughout a long, hectic day. I only had to powder my face once. The foundation is high coverage with a matte finish, and a small amount of product will go a long way. It photographs nicely as well! Although, I would not recommend this product if you have dry skin. It tends to cling to dry spots and accentuate fine lines and is not worth the hassle. Other than that, this is a great product, well worth the price!

A MUST HAVE!! HOLY GRAIL!!

I’ve been using this foundation for as long as I can remember. It can be pricey but it’s worth every dollar and lasts you a long time. The coverage makes my face look flawless and dewy. I love that it’s not cakey and alway get compliments on how it looks so natural like I’m not wearing makeup. But, the BEST thing about this is that it’s non-transferable!! For someone like me who wears a scarf, non-transfer is something I look for because I can’t have my foundation leaving stains. It’s long lasting & won’t budge all day if you set it with setting spray. A must have in your makeup kit!

Best foundation ever!

I have tried so many foundations and always go back to this. Hundreds of shades to find your own, made in a creamy texture, build able & doesn't budge once on. Pricey but worth it! Lasts ages if you buy the pump.

Holy grail foundation

This is my favourite foundation of all time, I keep two shades on hand (one for summer one for winter). I always come back to it after trying other foundations. It's super pigmented but somehow feels so light and looks natural on my skin. I only wish that the bottle came with a pump since I always end up pouring too much out.

Full Coverage and not cakey!

Love this foundation for special night out when I want the foundation to last. This definitely does the job. It is full, flawless coverage. I also like the fact that it doesn't break me out. Love it!