Estee Lauder : Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup

There is a reason why Estee Lauder Double Wear is the #1 selling foundation.  For those who say it looks terrible on, you don't know how to apply make-up and/or you don't have the right color.  For those of you who have had worse acne while using it, you may be allergic to something in the formula, but chances are you are using other products that are causing skin issues.  Sometimes I read people's beauty regimens or see YouTube videos of women with acne doing foundation reviews and before they apply the makeup, they are putting primers or moisturizers on, and then they go on to use sculpting and/or highlighting makeup - good grief.  No wonder they have so many skin issues.  

I have been using Double Wear for years.  Every time I have tried to switch, it causes skin issues and does not hold up to oily skin.  I finish it with Mary Kay Mineral powder.

I use glycolic acid and benzoyl peroxide to keep skin clear.  If I need to moisturize, I use plain Jojoba oil - smaller than dime size amount.  Amazing stuff and shrinks pores.  So the skin care regimen that Acne.org suggests, is right on target.  

I use a foundation brush and clean it often with unscented Castille soap.  And a lot of the foundation sponges can cause acne.  I wash my face with very cool water and let it dry on its own - never use a towel.  To dry quicker or blot oil from my skin I only use Scott Tissue plain toilet paper and I carry a small amount in my purse. If I use any other tissue to blot or dry skin, I get breakouts.  

I wash my hands after every hair care product or body moisturizer I use.  I use perfume ver sparingly and keep it far from my face and spray below waist.  I stay far away from any hairspray - always causes acne.  Two foods that will make my skin break out if I eat too much:  strawberries.  shrimp.  35 years of trial and error and completely agree with Acne.org regimen and suggestions.  Interesting that he has arrived at the same conclusions I have,  after years of experimentation.

This is the best foundation for oily skin. I have tried many foundations and this one is my favourite. It covers all my scars and pigmentation but my skin looks natural and it lasts all day. I use it with a primer from benefit and I set it all up with Urban Decay's setting spray. 

I had been using this, but only once a week. Then I started using it daily. My skin then started having serious breakouts, nasty red big pimples!! I assumed it was either just from something I may had been eating, sweat etc. I continued to use the double wear foundation, fast forward 3 months I have so many acne scars on my face now it’s depressing. The Estée Lauder double wear was the only new change to my products, ultimately since I’ve stopped using the acne appearing has also stopped appearing. So upsetting! I think this product must suffocate the skin or there must be some ingredient that irritates my skin. Either way it’ll be saved for the special occasions... I can’t beliebe a product quarter of the expensive I use doesn’t break me out but a foundation that’s so expensive & high rated, didn’t agree at all with my skin! 

I have never had breakout issues with any other foundations, I have painful red pimples all over my face like I have never had before. So embarrassing, now to the recovery stage. I would stay clear of this product.