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Once I made the discovery that Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover was my gonna be my "forever" foundation, I've been getting a lot of compliments and questions about my foundation routine. If I haven't mentioned in my previous posts, I do have a Port Wine Stain that covers my entire right cheek. A Port Wine Stain is a skin disorder that I was born with and had also dealt with growing up [That's a whole different story]. Anyways, I hence the term camouflage because I actually don't recommend this foundation for everyone because not everyone needs this heavy of a coverage for their skin especially when they have nothing to camouflage [That's a good thing!]. It's called Double Wear MAXIMUM COVER CAMOUFLAGE Makeup for a reason. If you really want a coverage of level 900, go for it, it's that you're desired look but ideally this formulation is for birthmarks, intense bruising/hyper pigmentation/scarring, tattoos, Vitiligo, and Rosacea.  Whether if it's on your body or face, this foundation will cover without a corrector/concealer or building it with layers. But if you guys don't have any of which I mentioned, I highly HIGHLY recommend the Estee Lauder Stay in Place Foundation; I've read amazing reviews and seen beautiful results.
I am in the shade N42 Spiced Sand and I've actually went through three shade changes when I was back home in Hawaii. I'm gradually getting a bit lighter now that I'm back in the bay area, so hopefully I'll be back in store for a lighter shade and restock. For $37 you're paying for 1 FL. OZ/30 ML that will honestly last you 4-5 months. I go to school and work, so I use make up at least 4-6 days a week. Guys, trust me when I say a little goes a long way, because it does. And of course, if you wear makeup less than I do it'll probably last you triple the amount of months.
Oily and oily/combo skin types out there will love this foundation because this is MATTE to the wall. Not semi-matte, not satin-matte, this is TRUE 110% MATTE because of the fullest coverage it will display.  What I recommend to my dry and normal skin types that do want to try this foundation is to moisturize moisturize MOISTURIZE [This goes for you oily people too!] You do not want your skin look drier than it already is and you're face will thank you even more if you top it off with a hydrating setting spray as well.
Let's talk more about how matte this bad boy is. When a foundation like this is this matte, your face will be flat and lifeless because it'll take away the dimensions and contour with one all around shade. Like other traditional foundations, this is NOT the foundation you slap on and you're ready to start your day, NO [Unless you want to look like the moon emoji then by all means]. This foundation will need at least a touch of blush, bronzer, or contour on your face. Guys, I promise that this foundation will give you an AMAZING canvas for your make up but blending some life and color back onto your face will do you even better. I love using shimmer sheen blushes and gold/orange tone bronzers to give my face that glowing complexion that will balance out that matte finish.
It claims to wear for about 12 hours and that can true because depending what you're doing throughout the day/night it doesn't hurt to touch up here and there [Why else do we go to the bathrooms?] And how does a foundation go wrong when they have SPF 15 Broad Spectrum? Here's a tip: When your sun protection/moisturizer/foundation does not have "Broad Spectrum" it has not been tested to defense against UVA/UVB protection.
This is honestly my skin in liquid form inside of a 2 inch tube. I know that I can finally trust in the beauty industry to cater to different skin types, conditions, and even colors because it's challenging finding the right foundation for you skin type, condition, and shade. Many people struggle with foundations because of the different tones and formulations to keep in mind. So overall guys, don't give up. Don't give up finding something that'll make you feel confident or accomplished because in the end when you do find it, it'll be worth it all. It's like finding the right pair of jeans that'll fit like a glove. Perfect jeans is too a hard one to find right? When I did some styling work at Macy's a couple years ago, it broke my heart meeting woman that didn't like trying jeans on because they thought that their search for the perfect jean was impossible. But when I got them into that fitting room and kept pulling sizes and styles for them to try on, I was able to change some lives because I never wanted them to leave another store feeling defeated. Who knows how ONE thing can make a woman feel beautiful and confident. Listen guys, no matter what shape, color, length you are there is something out there MADE FOR YOU.

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