coconochanel
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I tried Estee Lauder Double Wear and hated it was too thick. I use Mac studio fix I love it.
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Strawberry-pot
Chatty Member
So I was a huge double wear fan until they stopped doing my shade.. I’m very fair.
So then switched to Charlotte tilbury...
Someone then told me about make up revolution.. I tried it and omg it’s AMAZING! And normally on offer in Superdrug (sold out atm) honestly can’t believe how great it is for the price! I really recommend it to you all who love double wear/CT as it’s so similar yet cheap!
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I do my eye makeup first and foundation etc after. If I get mess from eyemakeup such as eyeshadow dropping, mascara smudging etc, I can wipe it off without removing foundation.
Personal preference I think, I prefer to do base and then eyes. Any shadow residue comes off on the baking powder when I swish it away. I wouldn’t want the foundation/powder to affect the eyes
theghosttown
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I was the same, tried CT and it was atrocious. Same with laura mercier. Just slid off my face!!
Caffeine Fiend
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I ordered 2 of these last weekend when Superdrug had BOGOF. Arrived yesterday, excited to give them a go.
theghosttown
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Double wear is my holy grail. But I absolutely love IT cosmetics your skin but better cc cream with mac mineralize skin finish.
I resisted the Estee Lauder DW hype for YEARS. Gave in last year and have never looked back! I dont think my skin has ever looked better however I will say I get the most compliments when I wear Nars Sheer Glow - every week without fail when I used to work in retail, girls would ask me what my base was! Dont get that kind of pick me up anymore 
Maybe I should go back to it lol
Maybe I should go back to it lolELDW is great but sometimes it's a bit too much coverage and also it used to make me break out in tiny spots everywhere (could barely see them unless in stark light) and made my skin feel drier. I now use Double Wear Light which is good enough but I don't think it's the best holy grail type thing. I feel cheap foundations just slide off me but I can't afford to keep trying expensive ones. I do want to try Luminous Silk next though as I've heard amazing things about it.
laughing
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Hi. To be fair it was £10 and I am impressed. I think I got slightly the wrong shade, lighter than darker but no assistant to help me!
It goes on lovely and stays on.
No reaction to my sensitive skin.
But EL did not upset my skin either which is why I stayed with it for so long.
Working from home now, I don't need to spend £34 on EL, when Rimmel also does the trick.
May even use it on a night out, when we are allowed out again!
It goes on lovely and stays on.
No reaction to my sensitive skin.
But EL did not upset my skin either which is why I stayed with it for so long.
Working from home now, I don't need to spend £34 on EL, when Rimmel also does the trick.
May even use it on a night out, when we are allowed out again!
DCICassieStuart
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I suppose he needed something light in the desertI use Rommel 24h breathable. I don’t like anything too thick and much prefer to look natural. Shame is discontinued and I have to get it off eBay now
Oldbutnew
Well-known member
Oooh glad I found this thread as I’ve been on the hunt for a new foundation- in lockdown I’ve stuck to a cheap and cheerful Rimmel.
I’ve tried double wear and probably got a shade darker than needed! ( boots have an offer currently for £34 and a free gift set worth around £80) most shades out of stock when I checked though!
found Mac was too thick for me. I have a fairly dry face.
I saw Helen Flannigan use Nars on a video so think I’ll give that a go.
I use revolution concealer and have a highlighter set so I’m tempted to give that foundation a go before Nars.
I’ve tried double wear and probably got a shade darker than needed! ( boots have an offer currently for £34 and a free gift set worth around £80) most shades out of stock when I checked though!
found Mac was too thick for me. I have a fairly dry face.
I saw Helen Flannigan use Nars on a video so think I’ll give that a go.
I use revolution concealer and have a highlighter set so I’m tempted to give that foundation a go before Nars.
Max factor false lash is my holy grail too! I use the waterproof one because my eyelashes are straight and I curl them. The regular forumla doesn’t hold the curl but the waterproof does! I get mine off ebay for like £4. Will never buy different
Also if anyone’s after a good full coverage powder, L’Oréal Infallible is the best!
tarquin16
Chatty Member
Yes, I personally hate it, feels like paint on your face
I used to use that when I was younger, I think the formula changed or my skin type did as I tried it afew months ago and didn't get on with it
gukkies
Active member
My skin flakes and peels something terrible even with all of the care and hydration I put into it, so I tend to prioritise my skincare as my base. The only foundation I stand by is Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk. It's buildable, doesn't cake or look noticeable on the skin, and it gives a natural glow.