Mac Studio Sculpt Foundation - NW15 // Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - Ecru // Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - Pale Almond
I have been using Mac Studio Sculpt for approximately 2 years now. When I originally went to the Mac counter and bought this, I was really happy with my purchase; it's excellent for full coverage, and very moisturising. Perfect for my dry skin, which is prone to breakouts. After using it for so long, and now that I'm coming to the end of my current tube, I've started to think that it's time for a change. I actually find it feels quite heavy on my skin, especially during the warmer months, and I also think (although I use NW15), it looks quite yellow toned on my skin.
I decided to speak to an MUA at my local Estee Lauder counter, mainly because I know they're very willing to give out foundation samples. I thought it made more sense to get a few samples, rather than splashing out on a new foundation that might not do what I want it to do.
It was a very nice lady who helped me, she listened to everything I had to say about my skin, and what I was looking for, and suggested I try Double Wear foundation. I have read on quite a few blogs that this is usually better for oily/normal skin, so I was a little dubious.
The MUA colour matched me using a plastic colour chart, then tried a few different shades on my jaw line. I ended up coming away with two samples; Ecru and Pale Almond. She initially thought I would suit Pale Almond the best, as my skin is very pink toned, but after trying it on my skin, she thought I may be better with Ecru, as I am very pale.
I've used each of these a couple of times, and I am yet to make a decision... I'm going to make sure I use up all of the sample product before deciding wether to buy one, or to try another brand first.
I haven't really had any problems with the foundation on my dry skin (although I do always use a primer before applying foundation), the coverage is good and it is much lighter on the skin than Sudio Sculpt (as you can tell my the second photo, Studio Sculpt is much thicker than Double Wear). I just think I might need to mix the two shades to get my perfect match, as you can see by the swatches, Ecru is very very similar to NW15, and Pale Almond is much darker... only problem being, at £26.50 for 30ml, I can't really afford to buy two bottles of Double Wear!
I would love to hear your opinions on these foundations, especially if you use them yourself.
This caught my attention because the two main foundations I use are these two! I'm an nc15 in mac and was matched to desert beige by the EL mua, but I think I should've got two testers because its a bit orangey at times! I alternate between the two of them, but find that when I have dry skin the EL just gets cakey and weird looking, but works really well when mixed with some moisturiser too!
ReplyDeletedid however get matched for some dior skin forever the other day, and have been used a couple of samples of that and am getting on with it really well!
I've always used studio sculpt also and recently started wearing double wear but i'm in the shade shell which is super pale! but I feel it looks horrible when you get in at night, it kinda starts to crack and go patchy :(
ReplyDeleteI always wear it when I know i've only got a short day though cause it's really heavy coverage
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I haven't tried the normal EL Double Wear but I use the Double Wear Maximum Cover Foundation so much! I love it because it covers my freckles completely (which is the only reason I use it - I hate my freckles) with half a pea sized amount. I also have Studio Sculpt and I really want to love it but after 5 or so hours it looks blotchy and wears away and I only have a very slight oily tzone but it wears away like this all over my face and I use a primer but it doesn't help! :(
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I've been using studio sculpt for about 2 years too, and recently it began to feel very heavy and drying on my skin. Maybe my skin is changing or maybe I just never noticed before, who knows. I really wanted to try something with a thinner consistency and a lot easier to apply so went for Clinique Even Better which is thin but also high coverage. The bad point being, it oxidises sooo much! I look so orange come 3pm!! Not good. Just bought Hello Flawless by Benefit and do far I am loving it so fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI'm too scared to try double wear incase I love it, it's so expensive I just couldn't keep buying it! Xxx
nice idea.. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the coverage for studio sculpt.. and i also love the way estee lauder applies and feels on my dry skin. but the reason i have stayed with mac ..is because of the shade range. EL shades are a little too pink for me. (NC30).. in natural light it just looks completely pink.. so i gave up because i tried samples or weeks trying to get the right color and it just didnt happen :(
ReplyDeleteI love comparison posts! Great post!
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Loved reading this post - I'm currently trying out the Estee Lauder double wear as I was recommended it as I too suffer with dry skin. So far I love it. It is so light weight and the variety of shades make it perfect to alternate through throughout the year.
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