71%
would repurchase
3.2/5
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New as of :)12/2012:Ingredients: water/aqua/eau, cyclopentasiloxane, trimethylsiloxysilicate, peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, butylene glycol, tribehnin, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, magnesium sulfate, tocopheryl acetate, polymethylsilsequioxane, methicone, laureth-7, xantham gum, alumina, sodium dehydroacetate, disteardimonium hectorite, cellulose gum, propylene carbonate, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, phenoxyethanol, [+/- iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI77499), mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891)] Original: ACTIVE INGREDIENT: TITANIUM DIOXIDE 1.00% INGREDIENTS: WATER (AQUA PURIFICATA) PURIFIED, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE,TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, TRIBEHENIN, PEG/PPG-20/20 DIMETHICONE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, METHICONE, LAURETH-7, XANTHAN GUM, ALUMINA, BHT, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, CHLOROXYLENOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, [ /-(MAY CONTAIN)IRON OXIDES(CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), MICA, TITANI DIOXIDE (CI 77891)]

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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16 years ago

This foundation can look mask like if you apply it heavily and very cakey if skin is not moisturized. I usually blend my foundation with my fingers but with double wear I use a damp sponge, this...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown



3.0
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16 years ago

I used Double Wear back in the late 90s and took a break from it until now. The color I wore then is the color Im wearing now (Fresco), a supposed neutral but it's got some pink tones to it. I...

About reviewer (538 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

Update: 10-10-09- After writing my initial review, it seems that I have spent too much money trying to find a HG foundation. Even with it's faults, I can not find a foundation that matches DW. I...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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16 years ago

This product definitely has heavy coverage! I have skin that is uneven and with blemishes, and very enlarged pores, and this foundation fills up the holes, making the skin look way more even. It...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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16 years ago

I hated this foundation. This is EXTREMELY matte, it feels like if you are wearing a mask. For it to give you better results you have to moisturize a lot your skin and it's hard to blend. The color...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

I bought this because of the amazing reviews on here Well I'm sorry, you gave me BAD advice! I thought i'll splash out on my next foundation because i am definatly not a fan of most drug-store...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

I adore this foundation. It's so luxurious. The first thing I noticed when I opened the bottle and put some on the back of my hand was how thick and creamy the texture was. The colour was perfect...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

I tried this foundation in 'fresca' after reading all the positive reviews here and, of course, it's now my HG! I'd tried L'oreal, Clinique, Revlon, Chanel, Dior etc.. and never found anything that...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


4.0
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16 years ago

After reading the reviews here, I decided to try this foundation. Even though I am 46, I still have very oily skin, and most foundations slide around by the end of the day. The sales associate...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


2.0
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16 years ago

Pro:-the stay power works for me. I only apply a little using a brush from prescriptives. I have the rich cocoa. Con: It is very dry and does not work for me in the winter. Happy shopping!

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

this is a great foundation for those of you that are like myself, some pretty big skin issues (skin discoloration, large pores, smile lines, eye wrinkles, oily skin, ect..) thats why this is the...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


3.0
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16 years ago

This is a OK foundation, but not as good as I expected. And not for that price... does not hide enlarged pores good enough either... Would not recommend it...

About reviewer (222 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

the coverage is extremely full. "use sparingly" has never been more truthful! honestly, i've had this for about a month and i am still trying to figure out the correct amount to apply to my face....

About reviewer (15 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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16 years ago

This is the only foundation that I have even liked. My face tends to be oily, so foundation just makes it worse. I can wear this all day, and don't feel like I have to touch up with powder every...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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16 years ago

I really like the Estee Lauder color selection. This foundation is good for oily skin but sometimes the coverage is a little too full. If your skin is not in perfect condition then it has a...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

This is my HG foundation and has been for years. Nothing can beat it. It lasts FOREVER - if I sleep with it, it's still on in the morning. I find that the coverage is buildable. I pair it with...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


2.0
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16 years ago

I had high hopes... I need to find a product to hide my "pregnancy mask" that remains. However, I left the counter looking like the funeral home did my makeup. It was sick. I didn't look like...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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16 years ago

I used to use this waaaaay back when I was a teen. I always found it quite heavy - so I mixed it with a drop of moisturizer. Anyhow - I had a sample and decided to give it a whirl. This dries...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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16 years ago

I've just started using DW when I heard a lot of good raves about it. I suffered from acne and during my mense I 've got lot of breakouts and it leaves bad acne-scar to my face. To my surprise,...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

I love this product, it goes on great and leaves your skin looking smooth. I tried other foundations but the would all make my skin look flaky and my skin would feel tight, not this one i will...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown