I thought Estee Lauder Double Wear could never be topped. That it was my "ride or die" foundation.
I WAS WRONG.
I recently won an incredible giveaway on Instagram (all details to follow on a separate posting) and purchased the Lancome Teint Idole Foundation. I had been wanting to try it for ages. All of the reviews I have read were positive. At a hefty price point of $46.50 I was really hoping this stuff would be flawless.
And it is!!!
I picked my shade on the web, and went with 210 Buff N-for light skin with neutral undertones. This comes in a variety of shades to choose from....neutral, cool and warm. So if you know if you are pink or yellow or a mix, you should be able to accurately "guess" when picking online. Otherwise, I would suggest going to a Lancome counter and getting color matched and getting a sample.
Moving on......so it comes in a glass bottle with a pump. That was my number one peeve about Double Wear, NO PUMP! So I am spilling it all over with my eyes half open getting ready in the morning. Lancome allows for a lot less wasted product with the pump.
I tried it with a beauty blender the first day I wore it. It went on seamlessly. It did not oxidize or move on me all day. It did not rub on my clothes. It did not FEEL like I was wearing foundation (as Double Wear can sometimes feel like that). The finish is matte, but a light matte.....like, it is your skin but better. My skin is oily in the summer and combo (oily and dry) in the winter. This leaves my skin looking great. I do think the next time I pass a Lancome counter I will stop and see if I chose the color they think I should be, just to check :)
My mother has always loved Lancome products and I can still smell her wearing Tresor as I was growing up. She told me today this was my grandmothers favorite too. Makes me smile from ear to ear. Lancome has won over another generation!!
Today when I wore it, I applied it with the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush. It also went on just as smooth as the beauty blender application did. I was able to work so quickly (running late as usual) but it still melted right into my skin. So if I missed any spots, I surely couldn't tell! Tomorrow I am going to try the Lancome concealer and we will see if I am converting over for good!
Update-I did try the concealer in light buff and I like it/ It goes on light and another great color match,but I don't think it is as long lasting as Estee Lauders double wear concealer.
Have you tried this foundation? What are your thoughts?? Let us know in the comments below!!
Have a great day!! xo
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