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Help! Estee lauder double wear has changed... and it's awful!

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MySparklyRoseCritic · 13/02/2026 21:04

Hello ,
Just as the title says really.
I've used Estee Lauder double wear for 20 years.
I opened a new bottle today and the formula has completely changed. It's more runnier and just doesn't cover well at all.
I'm genuinely gutted . It was my absolute beauty staple.
Can anyone recommend any other good foundations please as I'm going to have to search for another one!
Thank you in advance

OP posts:
Pancakeflipper · 19/02/2026 11:49

They got rid of their Double Wear Light (apparently years ago which made me look silly when I asked the sales assistant). I'm trying out Clinque at the moment.... its ok but nothing amazing.

Isthisright220 · 19/02/2026 11:51

Sounds random but can you shake it about to mix the formula up - sounds like it’s just separated

Katiesaidthat · 19/02/2026 11:54

I use IT Cosmetics CC cream and are really pleased. Great cover, many shades, and I put it on at 6.30 am and it is still in place when I get home at 7.30 pm. Great stuff.

MrsCarmelaSoprano · 19/02/2026 21:42

Katiesaidthat · 19/02/2026 11:54

I use IT Cosmetics CC cream and are really pleased. Great cover, many shades, and I put it on at 6.30 am and it is still in place when I get home at 7.30 pm. Great stuff.

I've tried that but I can't stand the smell of it and doesn't sit will on my skin, shame as I had great hopes for it 😢

TashieWoo · 19/02/2026 21:52

I used double wear for years but now find it too drying and it sits in my fine lines! I switched to Armani luminous silk and it’s brilliant, lasts all day too.

Kerrlou85 · 20/02/2026 19:24

Agreed . I have used it about 17 years and ots rubbish. Nasty thin. Takes doubke the amount to cover anything . Blush and bronze stick like glue. And its tacky all day

Laiste · 20/02/2026 20:34

I've just had a look at Armarni Luminous Silk on the Look Fantastic website (£49!) and there's an instant shade match if you type in your old foundation brand and colour. My Double wear shade is/was Pale Almond, and the shade match thing is telling me i'm shade 3.75 in Armani. That's handy!

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