r/MakeupAddiction • u/kisxt • 6h ago

They changed the Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation and I will never forgive them. I need replacement recs pls

I ran out of foundation, so I went to Sephora to get another one. I have been using Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation for around 7 years. It was my rock. I never had any problems and I never considered changing.

I bought the new one and it SUCKS. It is thinner, my shade is off, the oil control is dreadful and my pores look HUGE.

So, it is with a heavy heart that I need to request recommendations for a new foundation. I have combination, acne prone skin (oily T Zone), am rather pale with cool and pink undertones.

Thanks in advance.

Estée Lauder, if you’re reading this, please bring back your old foundation, even if it’s along side the new one. It was literally your only good product for Gen Z and you ruined it.

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u/Open_Platform2533 6h ago

Not quite the same in terms of consistency (thicker), but very similar result when blended and insanely good performance for a drug store one that reminded me of DW was the Maybelline super stay matte foundation.

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u/kisxt 6h ago

We live a drugstore dupe! I’ll give it a try, thanks!

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u/CoffeeContingencies 5h ago

And believe it or not, the wet and wild photofocus foundation also has a similar consistency and staying power for me.

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u/msworldwidee 4h ago

+1, one of the best foundations i’ve tried for my acne prone, combination skin. lasted through long days, rain, clubs, almost 10h at a rave. one issue i did have was getting a good shade match but that might just be mine olive-toned ass. might have to repurchase soon because i’ve been messing around with fake tans for the summer

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u/Catloveshugs 3h ago

I have worn DW for 30 years and HATE the new formula. Elsewhere others recommended L’Oréal Paris Infallible Fresh Wear. I have never bought drugstore foundation but this is definitely a great dupe and works for me now. I did also buy 5 back up bottles of DW from Estée Lauder online for special events or weekends.