Estee Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long Wear Makeup SPF 19 - #2N1 Desert Beige 30ml/1oz

I received today’s beauty product compliments of Estée Lauder. As someone with combination skin with residual dryness from a long history of acne treatments, foundation has seldom been my friend. I would dread applying foundation only to find it caking, drying, and cracking along with my dry skin. Jumping into this product sample, I figured I had nothing to lose. I opted to try shade 1N2 as that appeared to match the closest to my skin tone, albeit a little on the cool side for my peachy undertone skin. I am new to the world of sheer makeup, and quite frankly, I love it! It was so refreshing to open my little packet and find that the product was more lightweight and fluid in texture than initially expected. Though the product is fragrance-free, I enjoyed the natural ... MoreI received today’s beauty product compliments of Estée Lauder. As someone with combination skin with residual dryness from a long history of acne treatments, foundation has seldom been my friend. I would dread applying foundation only to find it caking, drying, and cracking along with my dry skin. Jumping into this product sample, I figured I had nothing to lose. I opted to try shade 1N2 as that appeared to match the closest to my skin tone, albeit a little on the cool side for my peachy undertone skin. I am new to the world of sheer makeup, and quite frankly, I love it! It was so refreshing to open my little packet and find that the product was more lightweight and fluid in texture than initially expected. Though the product is fragrance-free, I enjoyed the natural scent of the formula. Actually, I thought it smelled eloquently beautiful. I was very much enthused by the clean, powdery, and delicate scent of this foundation. As expected, the shade was not a perfect match - I probably could benefit from a slightly peachier shade. That being said, the product blended smoothly onto my skin with ease - even over my problem areas! The coverage is sheer, and yet I found it to adequately diffuse my blemishes, while still allowing the real me to shine through. Like a gorgeous, beautifying veil to your naturally beautiful skin. Oh, and it applies completely matte, creating the illusion of bare skin with a diffused, delicately softening glow. I would love to further investigate and really find my true shade. If I’m able to find an exact match to my unique undertone, I’ll have to upgrade this review to a 5 star rating. With its ease of use and undetectable qualities, I might actually start using foundation again for the first time in years. I think I love this foundation because it doesn’t look like foundation. It just looks like you!

Beautiful

For reference, I have fair warm toned, moderately oily skin. I usually wear 1.05 in Smashbox Studio Skin, and NC15 in MAC Waterweight. I wear 1n2 Ecru in this foundation. I love love this foundation. It is beautiful on, smooth, light coverage. I don't have a lot of dark spots or acne issues. I do have freckles and some redness, but not crazy. This coverage is perfect for me for daily wear. It plays with my other products. I don't get weird grainy break down around my nose, chin, and under my glasses at the bridge of my nose like I do with other foundations. It will last my 16 hour day and still look great, no fading or disappearing act. If you need full coverage, you can skip this one but if you just need an even out with a natural look, this is your girl. I thought ... MoreFor reference, I have fair warm toned, moderately oily skin. I usually wear 1.05 in Smashbox Studio Skin, and NC15 in MAC Waterweight. I wear 1n2 Ecru in this foundation. I love love this foundation. It is beautiful on, smooth, light coverage. I don't have a lot of dark spots or acne issues. I do have freckles and some redness, but not crazy. This coverage is perfect for me for daily wear. It plays with my other products. I don't get weird grainy break down around my nose, chin, and under my glasses at the bridge of my nose like I do with other foundations. It will last my 16 hour day and still look great, no fading or disappearing act. If you need full coverage, you can skip this one but if you just need an even out with a natural look, this is your girl. I thought Fenty EZ Dropz were the best thing ever until I tried this foundation, and now I won't touch the EZ Dropz again.

Double wear light was better

I can't believe they replaced Double wear light with this! Double wear light was the perfect foundation that had great coverage, looked like skin and lasted all day.This new formula however isn't that great. First of all the finish is weird. It's not matte at all, actually I found it quite luminous, but in a way that sits on top of the skin rather than fuse with it. Makes it look great in photos and from a distance, but in person and especially upclose it looks baaaad. It sets in lines and pores, even with powder and setting spray. Also it has this silky texture that I find really annoying cause it reminds me I have makeup on whenever I touch my face plus it makes it slippery and not long lasting at all. I tested it in normal inside weather conditions, with skin ... MoreI can't believe they replaced Double wear light with this! Double wear light was the perfect foundation that had great coverage, looked like skin and lasted all day.This new formula however isn't that great. First of all the finish is weird. It's not matte at all, actually I found it quite luminous, but in a way that sits on top of the skin rather than fuse with it. Makes it look great in photos and from a distance, but in person and especially upclose it looks baaaad. It sets in lines and pores, even with powder and setting spray. Also it has this silky texture that I find really annoying cause it reminds me I have makeup on whenever I touch my face plus it makes it slippery and not long lasting at all. I tested it in normal inside weather conditions, with skin prep, powder and setting spray. After 10 hours it was almost all gone and whatever was left was cakey, set in pores and looked dry.Bring back the old Double wear light!!!

Excellent

OMG, it's the best foundation ever! I am 40 and my skin is very oily, plus big pores and some wrinkles. I don't like full coverage foundations so I never tried regular Double Wear. But one of my friends recommended this foundation cuz its lightway. I was sceptical. Usually foundations looks cakey, patchy and sits in the pores on me. But not this one. This foundations looks like my skin, but better. My pores looks good, it's not super matte and looks naturally. I got it in 2w1 and it's great for summer time, but I am going to order also 1w1 for winter.Please never stop making this foundation, as its lifesaver for me

Greed over Quality

I was always a loyal buyer of Estée Lauder products, mainly of the Make up, Ivory Mist Fresh Air, made of a quality that kept your skin fresh and soft and the texture left your skin like porcelain with a soft aroma and exquisite scent that covered all your imperfections without needing to use primer. They also changed the glass container to horrible plastic which makes it look cheap like a dollar store product. Estée Lauder was synonymous of quality, and you knew you could trust it. Unfortunately, Estee Lauder, in its desire for competitiveness and greed, has sacrificed the quality that characterized it, and while its products have declined, its prices have increased, and instead of improving, they have gotten worse. I had found something similar to Ivory Mist Fresh ... MoreI was always a loyal buyer of Estée Lauder products, mainly of the Make up, Ivory Mist Fresh Air, made of a quality that kept your skin fresh and soft and the texture left your skin like porcelain with a soft aroma and exquisite scent that covered all your imperfections without needing to use primer. They also changed the glass container to horrible plastic which makes it look cheap like a dollar store product. Estée Lauder was synonymous of quality, and you knew you could trust it. Unfortunately, Estee Lauder, in its desire for competitiveness and greed, has sacrificed the quality that characterized it, and while its products have declined, its prices have increased, and instead of improving, they have gotten worse. I had found something similar to Ivory Mist Fresh Air, but unfortunately they no longer have it. I agree that we have to renew and re-invent ourselves to be at the forefront, but not at the cost of the quality of a product that, in my opinion, was one of the best

Lovely, lightweight, natural glow

I am in love with this sheer foundation. I’ve worn tinted moisturisers for years and only heavier foundation now and then, but being 41 I now need more coverage. I tried so many foundations, I find powder too drying and the original double wear too thick, so tried a sample of this sheer version and love it so much I went out and bought it. I like how it’s lightweight, doesn’t dry out the skin, it’s comfortable all day. I forget I’m wearing it and get a nice surprise in the mirror at how it’s evened out my redness. It looks natural and I feel good wearing it. I’m leaving this review because was nearly put off by all the negative reviews, which now baffles me. I wonder if people expected more coverage, it is sheer, buildable to light/medium but if wanting more ... MoreI am in love with this sheer foundation. I’ve worn tinted moisturisers for years and only heavier foundation now and then, but being 41 I now need more coverage. I tried so many foundations, I find powder too drying and the original double wear too thick, so tried a sample of this sheer version and love it so much I went out and bought it. I like how it’s lightweight, doesn’t dry out the skin, it’s comfortable all day. I forget I’m wearing it and get a nice surprise in the mirror at how it’s evened out my redness. It looks natural and I feel good wearing it. I’m leaving this review because was nearly put off by all the negative reviews, which now baffles me. I wonder if people expected more coverage, it is sheer, buildable to light/medium but if wanting more coverage it would be the original double wear foundation to buy instead.

My holy grail!

Being someone who loves lots of coverage but hates the feeling of “heavy” foundations, this has been my holy-grail! It’s thin and light but also buildable, I also love that it has SPF in it (although I still use an SPF50 sunscreen fluid underneath). It sets quite dewy but still looks nice. You could probably set it with powder but I avoid doing so as I find it brings out too much texture in my skin (in 31yo). I was a Double Wear girl for years but recently switched to the Sheer and I don’t think I’ll go back. Granted it doesn’t give as much coverage as Double Wear but still great for how it feels. I do tend to go a bit shiny by the end of the day but this could be contracted with setting spray or powder if needed. Definitely give it a go! Keep in mind the shades are ... MoreBeing someone who loves lots of coverage but hates the feeling of “heavy” foundations, this has been my holy-grail! It’s thin and light but also buildable, I also love that it has SPF in it (although I still use an SPF50 sunscreen fluid underneath). It sets quite dewy but still looks nice. You could probably set it with powder but I avoid doing so as I find it brings out too much texture in my skin (in 31yo). I was a Double Wear girl for years but recently switched to the Sheer and I don’t think I’ll go back. Granted it doesn’t give as much coverage as Double Wear but still great for how it feels. I do tend to go a bit shiny by the end of the day but this could be contracted with setting spray or powder if needed. Definitely give it a go! Keep in mind the shades are lighter than the Double Wear (I use the shade 3W1 to match my fake tan and the DW is darker than the same shade in the Sheer version). Get a tester prior to buying the full size bottle and you should be fine!

Naturally beautiful skin.

I received today's beauty product compliments of Estée Lauder. As someone with combination skin with residual dryness from a long history of acne treatments, foundation has seldom been my friend. I would dread applying foundation only to find it caking, drying, and cracking along with my dry skin. Jumping into this product sample, I figured I had nothing to lose. I opted to try shade 1N2 as that appeared to match the closest to my skin tone, albeit a little on the cool side for my peachy undertone skin. I am new to the world of sheer makeup, and quite frankly, I love it! It was so refreshing to open my little packet and find that the product was more lightweight and fluid in texture than initially expected. Though the product is fragrance-free, I enjoyed the natural ... MoreI received today's beauty product compliments of Estée Lauder. As someone with combination skin with residual dryness from a long history of acne treatments, foundation has seldom been my friend. I would dread applying foundation only to find it caking, drying, and cracking along with my dry skin. Jumping into this product sample, I figured I had nothing to lose. I opted to try shade 1N2 as that appeared to match the closest to my skin tone, albeit a little on the cool side for my peachy undertone skin. I am new to the world of sheer makeup, and quite frankly, I love it! It was so refreshing to open my little packet and find that the product was more lightweight and fluid in texture than initially expected. Though the product is fragrance-free, I enjoyed the natural scent of the formula. Actually, I thought it smelled eloquently beautiful. I was very much enthused by the clean, powdery, and delicate scent of this foundation. As expected, the shade was not a perfect match - I probably could benefit from a slightly peachier shade. That being said, the product blended smoothly onto my skin with ease - even over my problem areas! The coverage is sheer, and yet I found it to adequately diffuse my blemishes, while still allowing the real me to shine through. Like a gorgeous, beautifying veil to your naturally beautiful skin. Oh, and it applies completely matte, creating the illusion of bare skin with a diffused, delicately softening glow. I would love to further investigate and really find my true shade. If I'm able to find an exact match to my unique undertone, I'll have to upgrade this review to a 5 star rating. With its ease of use and undetectable qualities, I might actually start using foundation again for the first time in years. I think I love this foundation because it doesn't look like foundation. It just looks like you!

PERFECT Summer Foundation

This is my one and only foundation for the summer season. It has the *wear* of the original Double Wear foundation, standing up to sweat and humidity like no other. If this foundation came out today I think it would probably be touted as a "skin tint" instead of a foundation. As the name suggest, the coverage is sheer. I like to use it as the first step in my makeup routine, working a light layer in really well before using a full-coverage concealer. Having this down as the base allows concealer and cream products to blend out flawlessly and lends its long wear and water resistance to formulas on top of it. I love how lightweight it is; I don't feel like I have makeup on at all and I can blend it down to my neck and chest easily. I also don't mind the extra spf! I ... MoreThis is my one and only foundation for the summer season. It has the *wear* of the original Double Wear foundation, standing up to sweat and humidity like no other. If this foundation came out today I think it would probably be touted as a "skin tint" instead of a foundation. As the name suggest, the coverage is sheer. I like to use it as the first step in my makeup routine, working a light layer in really well before using a full-coverage concealer. Having this down as the base allows concealer and cream products to blend out flawlessly and lends its long wear and water resistance to formulas on top of it. I love how lightweight it is; I don't feel like I have makeup on at all and I can blend it down to my neck and chest easily. I also don't mind the extra spf! I also love that this sets to a natural finish that just looks like healthy skin.My only complaint is the limited shade range. I get the whole argument about light coverage formulas being more forgiving, but this line does not run light or dark enough - especially compared to the range of OG Double Wear. I can only wear this formula in the summer because it doesn't run light enough to match my Scottish-Welsh skin in the bleak mid-winter.

Please read this review

I’m really baffled by some of the reviews hating this, it’s like people want it to be the same as the full coverage double wear. The clue is in the name… sheer.If you want a light foundation that is skin like and evens out your skin tone, this is perfect. It’s hardly detectable on your skin. I’ve not noticed any settling in fine lines, wearing off or wearing badly throughout the day.If it isn’t covering blemishes, it is buildable but I would personally cover them with concealer first before using this.It’s a very thin runny formula so be aware of that when tipping the bottle. I put a bit on my finger, put it on one cheek and then do the same for the other areas. I spread slightly with my fingers and then lightly with a brush and I love it so much. I’ve dabbed ... MoreI’m really baffled by some of the reviews hating this, it’s like people want it to be the same as the full coverage double wear. The clue is in the name… sheer.If you want a light foundation that is skin like and evens out your skin tone, this is perfect. It’s hardly detectable on your skin. I’ve not noticed any settling in fine lines, wearing off or wearing badly throughout the day.If it isn’t covering blemishes, it is buildable but I would personally cover them with concealer first before using this.It’s a very thin runny formula so be aware of that when tipping the bottle. I put a bit on my finger, put it on one cheek and then do the same for the other areas. I spread slightly with my fingers and then lightly with a brush and I love it so much. I’ve dabbed over with beauty blender and it didn’t lift it but I’ve not tried applying with sponge yet, it may absorb it with it being so thin and watery.For how it lasts will vary from person to person and whether they need powder or setting spray. I use both as I’ve got oily skin. It leaves a slight sheen, looks like a heathy glow from within though.If you’re wanting a sheer foundation, this is it.If you’re unsure, ask for a sample in store, I did and I went back to buy it the next day.