More illuminating replacement for Double Wear?

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I've worn ELDW for years in Ecru. However, now at 38 it is looking a bit too chalky and is settling in the lines in my forehead. Does anyone have any recommendations for a foundation that has very good coverage (have spots) but is more dewy? I'm also wondering about brushing a radiance powder over the double Wear as an alternative.

Would an illuminating primer underneath DW help?

Charlotte tilbury wonderglow is an illuminating primer and highly recommend.

An alternative would be the new smashbox foundation primer radiance

Between these 2 there is a £10 price difference but look very similar.

Also try becca illuminating primer or finishing powder

Have you tried the new double wear nude cushion stick. Great coverage but more dewy. It's lovely. Alternatively the double wear light.

Yes I have to wear double wear light now I am olde

I deal with this by spritzing with Mac Fix+ afterwards. It makes it less chalky and masky.

You could also have a look at the Rimmel Lasting 25 hr foundation with the red top. It's a creamier more forgiving finish. And cheap enough to experiment with!

Try a finishing spray. I find Urban Decay to be the best for me. Also, a decent primer works wonders!

Although, if you're splurging, I love the Chanel Beiges foundations. Ruddy wonderful stuff.

YSL Touche éclat and Laura Mercier Candleglow, both good.

Try mixing some illuminator with your Double Wear so you can use it up.

Charlotte Tilbury all the way

I was wondering about the Chanel illuminating whatsit foundation. Like the idea of an illuminating primer. Will that really make a difference? The DW won't cover it up? Argh so many products!

Double Wear Light is great - I had to stop using the original at about the same age as you, spent a fortune trying alternatives, then switched to the the DW light. It's still got great staying power but is more natural and doesn't settle in wrinkles (hurrah!).

It won't cover it completely, you can still see it through.
Or mix, then you can get exactly the effect you want.

I mix everything. Foundations, lipsticks, conditioners, perfumes.

I suffer with bad skin and used to use Double Wear until I had the same problem; it just felt too heavy. I went to Space NK for a replacement and they suggested NARS Sheer Glow. I bought that and the matching concealer and it is brilliant, totally recommend it.

With me, the Nars Sheer Glow doesn't sit at all well.
I'd procure some samples of the recommendations, if I was you: what suits one, might not work with another. Chanel are really good with samples, as are most of the goodies listed above.

Add a drop or two of facial oil into some of the foundation on the back of your hand, mix and apply as normal. Helps to sheer it out and gives a nice dewy finish. You can also add a blob of illuminator/highlighting fluid to the mix as suggested above.

Some great help here- thank you! I swept a very very small amount of highlighter over my double wear today which helped a bit. Although it made me look very pale! I'm going to pop into town and load up with samples.

I'm similarly after a double wear replacement as although I love the coverage it suddenly seems too heavy round the eyes. I found that the Double Wear nude stick has rubbish coverage, doesn't deserve the double wear name at all.

Been using Double Wear desert-beige for years,some great tips here as i'm 45 and finding i also have to use a concealer for my dark shadows
I use Mac Mineralize for some shimmer,just enough to give me a bit of a glow

stick with DW but use a primer and put it on with a make up sponge rather than fingers or brush. made a huge difference for me

also a very very light swish of some mac highlighter if it's evening make up

I use DW with Pixi illuminating primer- works really well.

Rimmel 25 Hour is like DW but dewier. Honestly. I prefer it ten times to DW now. I'm also 38!

This is a very useful thread, thank you OP!

Can anyone recommend a good primer?

Thank you for the suggestions

I like a lot of primers - smashbox, no7, estee lauder, revlon - hard to pick a fave but probably no7 (airbrush away I think?) considering everything including price