Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation 

vs 

Apieu Triple Wear Foundation 

(Comparison + Review)

I've owned Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation for 3 years and it has always been my go-to foundation for special events or if I knew I need to stay mostly outdoor for the day. For your knowledge, I've super oily skin and most foundation don't last long (more than 6 hours) on me especially around my nose/lips area, foundation might also appear cakey/sitting into fine lines/pores throughout the day when sebum production becomes noticeable. But Estee Lauder Doube Wear foundation has never fail me even in extreme weather (40͒C summer, rainy days, 1-2͒C in Iceland), lasted perfectly and MATTE for 16 hours! (oil production is barely seen). So, Double Wear foundation has soon becoming my long-lasting holy grail(HG) foundation.

Well.. done raving about Estee Lauder Double Wear! I came across this Apieu Cosmetics Triple Wear Foundation few days ago when the brand set up a promotion counter in AEON Tebrau City. I know that the brand opened in the mall long ago but never bother to visit the shop. BUT then when I saw this foundation, I was literally shook by the name of TRIPLE WEAR! The first thing that came through my mind is "Is this a probable DUPE for the Estee Lauder Double Wear?" "Is this a challenge against DOUBLE wear? cause it's TRIPLE wear!!" XD The salesperson told me that this foundation claims are long lasting matte and moisturizing at the same time.

Reviews of Apieu Cosmetics Triple Wear Foundation:

Let's start with the packaging! The see-through opaque matte finish glass bottle is really classy and a complete dupe of the Estee Lauder Double Wear on this point. It comes with pump which the Double Wear doesn't! This is another plus point. However, is this packaging travel-friendly? Not really! It's much heavier than the Double Wear and the glass packaging can easily break. (It contains 35g of product, slightly higher than Double Wear by 5g) Another off-point for this foundation is that no claims/ingredient list on the box or the bottle itself. (So I can't really test according to the claims and see if it's up to par)

Shade wise as usual for Korean road shop brands. VERY BAD range of selections! Only 5 shades available. And the darkest shade doesn't even appear as dark as advertised. I do look a little fair with it but can add a little bronzer to darken the shade. Good thing is that it has pink and yellow shades! (Most Korean brands would only come with pink cool tone!) I'm using 5 (Sand) which more of a warm yellowish beige shade. For shade reference, number 5 (Sand) is about same for No. 23 in Korean makeup brands.

Consistency right after dispensing from the bottle is fairly similar to the Double Wear which is very liquid. Runs like water, really lightweight. I would prefer Apieu Triple Wear if it comes to the lightweight feeling of my skin after application. (I can feel my skin breathing while Double Wear does feel slightly heavy)

Coverage is super amazing despite the lightweight texture. It covers all blemishes, dark pigmentation, acne scars, dark circle and literally EVERYTHING! I would say it's higher than medium but not the highest. Very buildable too.

Finishing 👍: Semi-matte finish (slightly skin-like glow). NOT complete matte which can be good (skin-like) or bad (NOT enough oil-control).
Very easy to work with either by Beautyblender/Real techniques Miracle Sponge/wedge puffs or foundation brush (Sigma F80 Kabuki brush/Real Techniques Expert Face Brush)
Feel slightly tacky/sticky after application and even after few minutes of letting it set on the skin unlike Estee Lauder Double Wear which sets quickly to a matte powdery but still skin-like finish.
Slight powdery finish after product dry down but not cakey.
NOT completely transfer-proof before setting with powder. (*It stuck onto my fingers after touching but I can't really tell if any products came off my face! Good job, Apieu!)
It does not set into fine lines. I'm surprised by pore-diminishing effect.

Longevity (Note: I did set it with my Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder): Hold up to 12 hours. I did sweat a little on my moustache area but nothing came off! I tried spritzing water on my face but nothing came off too (waterproof APPROVED!) I had the slightest bit of oil around my T-zone area at the end of the 12-hour test and I did not blot AT ALL throughout the day!!! Did NOT oxidise at all! Overall, as good as Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation!!

Price: RM 43.92
Worth it? Definitely worth the price which is less than one-third the price of Double Wear! (Estee Lauder Double Wear: RM 165.00)

Overall rating: 8/10
(I deducted 2 marks because it didn't set as quickly as Double Wear/slightly transferable and also the lack of shade selection)

Dupe for Double Wear?: 75% (Good job, Apieu Cosmetics!)

Recommendation: For all skin types. (Normal/dry skin might be able to skip setting powder BUT oily skin is a must to set with powder)

Repurchase rate: Yes! (Only if I'd finish using all my other foundations which is IMPOSSIBLE!)

You might be surprised why I'd include Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless in the first few pictures. That's just a teaser for the NEXT foundation review! Haha...

Let me know in the comment section below if there's any suggestions or points I should also include in my following foundation reviews. Very much appreciated. Thanks and hope you enjoy reading!