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\u201cWe recommend a simple three-step application: shake, dot, and blend,\u201d the Est\u00e9e Lauder team says. Upon opening your foundation packaging, you\u2019ll notice that it doesn\u2019t arrive with a pump. No, this is not a mistake\u2014it\u2019s by design to reflects both sustainability considerations (by reducing excess packaging) and the way many consumers prefer to use the formula. The brand recommends to \u201cstart by placing your index finger over the top of the bottle and shaking once firmly to dispense the product onto your fingertip.\u201d (Those who prefer a pump can purchase one separately here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n From there, simply dot the foundation around your face around the cheeks, forehead, and nose where you want the most coverage; then, blend. We\u2019d recommend a dense makeup brush, but your fingers or a sponge work well, too.<\/p>\n We at Vogue<\/em> know better than most how scary reformulations can be. Over the years, we have seen many cosmetics transform from beloved essentials to makeup bag rejects. Rest assured, the new Est\u00e9e Lauder Double Wear is in the former camp; somehow, the 2026 formula exceeded our already high expectations.<\/p>\n For Vogue<\/em>\u2019s beauty shopping writer Concetta Ciarlo, the foundation\u2019s longevity really sets it apart from other options on the market. \u201cSometimes you need your makeup to last\u2014I\u2019m talking, really last,<\/em> as in doing your makeup in in the morning with only minor touch ups by end of day,\u201d she tells. \u201cUpon first wear of Estee\u2019s foundation two things were certain: it\u2019s full coverage and long-wearing. Two pumps of product managed to do the trick for my full face, and suddenly my hyperpigmentation on my cheek was concealed. With the work day behind me and a night of bopping into cocktail parties ahead, my complexion makeup was still firmly in place, albeit, I needed a bit of setting powder to mattify my oily T-zone.\u201d<\/p>\n Conversely, two things about me: I am traditionally a dewy skin gal, and the original Double Wear foundation wasn\u2019t quite up my alley. Admittedly, I found it drying and not compatible with my oily skin. So, in reading the ingredient list of the reformulation, my ears perked up. True to its desired wear, I found this version much more comfortable\u2014giving my complexion the moisture it craved. The oil control remains an exciting proposition to control excess shine today for an intelligent matte coverage that adjusts with you. This foundation stays where you place it; so you can rest assured that the incredible diffused, matte finish you have at the start of the day lasts until you\u2019re ready to wash it off. Like Ciarlo, I did apply a bit of setting powder to my forehead (where I notoriously get oily) but otherwise no notes.<\/p>\n We can attest that the new Est\u00e9e Lauder Double Wear foundation stands up to its claims: 36 hours of wear from a lightweight, skin-care packed, medium-to-full coverage serum is no small feat\u2014and makes clear what keeps customers coming back for more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nOur Experience With the Est\u00e9e Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Longwear Matte Foundation<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Is the Est\u00e9e Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Longwear Matte Foundation worth it?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n