As you know, I am solidly, steadfastly Estée Lauder #teamdoublewear (their Double Wear Light and O.G, Double Wear Foundation are iconic!), and this latest addition to the Double Wear fam has been one of my go-to under-eye concealers as of late.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Instant Fix Concealer 24H Concealer + Hydra Prep ($28, available in 22 shades) is a dual-ended situation with a brush-on moisturizer on one end and a medium-coverage liquid concealer on the other, and it’s made for dry skin with fine lines… HELLO, YOU TALKING TO ME?! LOL.
I like it because the moisturizer smooths everything out and plumps the skin. It’s kinda slippery and silicone-y feeling, and similar to MAC Fast Response Eye Cream, which is famous for under-eye concealer prep.
The concealer chills on top where it hides shadows and dark areas, and it does this without looking leathery after a few hours (again, very similar to another MAC Product — their old-school Select Moisturecover Concealer).
No likey ‘ze crepe-y concealer? This concealer combo is your dawg.
I do feel like the 24HR claim is a stretch, because it fades a little by the end of the day, but eh — I’d rather have a little bit of fading than a little caking and heavy concealer all up in my experience lines.
I think this product is best for peeps who like sheerer concealer coverage and have dry skin and fine lines. If you prefer Tarte Shape Tape levels of concealment, however, then something like Maybelline’s concealer would be a better fit (it hides everything!).
Also, if your under-eye area is oily, again, probably not the best fit.
Prep. Conceal. Go. Multi-tasking, two-sided prep and concealer tool. Eyes look brighter, more radiant.
HYDRA PREP
On one side there’s Hydra Prep serum for an instant hit of hydration. Helps smooth fine dry lines and lets concealer glide on smoothly and blend seamlessly. Reapply it throughout the day to quickly reboot and refresh your look.24H CONCEALER
On the other side, there’s an extreme wear concealer that lasts 24 hours. This flawless cover-up is perfect for dark circles, spots, discoloration, imperfections, more. Natural satin matte finish with medium-to-full buildable coverage. Super blendable. Won’t crease. Waterproof. Sweat- and humidity-resistant.HOW TO CHOOSE, HOW TO USE
Choose a concealer shade that matches your skintone and foundation or is one shade lighter.Find your perfect shade: Choose your skin’s intensity level (from ultra light to very deep) and undertone (cool, neutral or warm).
HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR UNDERTONE
Undertone is the way your bare skin looks and behaves. Which one sounds most like you?
Cool (C) undertones: Bare skin has a rosy tone and burns easily in the sun.
Neutral (N) undertones: Bare skin is more even toned, not too pink or golden.
Warm (W) undertones: Bare skin has a golden or olive tone and tans easily in the sun.Apply as needed to cover-up dark circles, spots, imperfections, more.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Erica says
This sounds amazing and right up my alley! I’m a lighter coverage kinda girl and definitely have drier skin.
Linda Libra Loca says
I usually use a corrector first and then a concealer, which means I can get away with lighter coverage (and less caking).
Kim says
You probably love it when I say this but, concealer is definitely a step you don’t need. You look exactly as gorgeous in the before pic as in the after. 🙂 But, if you’re digging this one, I’m glad you found a product you like!
Amanda says
What is “shape tape” anyway? I find it so off-putting. I don’t like the products Tarte is putting out.
Karen says
Hi Amanda,
It’s an opaque concealer that’s been a hit for Tarte. I’m not a fan of it, but a lot of people love it.
Yelena says
Hi Karen! I’m so happy to hear you liked this because it is on sale at ulta today 🙂
I will try to go in store to choose my color, but was curious of you recall the number you used? ( 3W, 4w, etc?)
Thanks!
Karen says
Hi Yelena,
I still love this one a lot… Thanks for letting me know it’s on sale at Ulta because I’m gonna grab one, LOL! Just checked my bag and the shade I wear is 4W!
Yelena A Rivera says
Thank you for confirming!
I recall swatching it in store a while back and thought the formula was lovely! now that it’s on sale I gotta pick one up 🙂
$14.50 for a concealer and serum sounds like a steal!