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Replacement for Double Wear?

  • 15-10-2012 12:08pm
    #1
    Magenta
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,957 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I own and LOVE Estee Lauder Double Wear but find it makes my skin look really white in photos.
    Can anyone recommend another foundation that's just as good, but without the whiteness effect? I'm really pale so it has to be a range that have lots of colours (MAC is too orange for me).


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  • #2
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    The white may be caused by SPF in foundation. So if you're looking for a replacement maybe try something with no SPF. Don't have any recommendations, sorry!


  • #3
    shopaholic01
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,916 ✭✭✭shopaholic01


    High coverage foundations tend to have extra powder and titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide increases coverage and is also a sunscreen. These cause the flash to bounce off your skin and give that pale appearance. Light reflecting products have the same effect.

    I don't know an alternative, ask a make-up artist especially one who does a lot of bridal make-up (lots of photos in natural and artificial light).


  • #4
    gillapino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 334 ✭✭gillapino


    The Revlon colorstay foundation has very low Spf, think like 6 or 8, and as far i know the Bourjois healthy mix foundation has no spf, both pretty good coverage.


  • #5
    cloud_dancer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭cloud_dancer


    You could try double wear light. Any estee lauder counter should be able to give you a sample bottle to test. Boots are very good for this. You'll be able to try it for a few days and see if it's any better.

    If this is too light you could try a primer. Benefit do a couple of good ones.


  • #6
    Bambii_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 263 ✭✭Bambii_


    Would you not try using a little bronzer to add some color instead of switching your foundation? Rimmel London have a great one. Doesn't look powdery at all and is not overpowering/orange.


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  • #7
    x167346
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭x167346


    Hi, I also use Estee Lauder Double Wear and even wore it for my wedding with no white look, I swear by using the right primer I always use Smashbox photofinish primer and never have a white look in photos


  • #8
    makeup_emma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭makeup_emma


    You should try Make-up Forever's Matt Velvet, it photographs much better than Estee Lauder Double Wear, but still has that matte finish and is good for oily skin.

    Alternatively you can use a mineral powder or matt bronzer over your foundation, which should counter act the flashing of the SPF.


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