Estée Lauder Double Wear Matte Powder Foundation 2C3 Fresco — 12-Hour Oil Control, Medium-to-Full Coverage

Estée Lauder Double Wear 12-Hour Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation is a velvet-soft, medium-to-full coverage powder that controls oil and delivers a long-lasting matte finish for up to 12 hours.

This compact powder foundation blends high-performance wear with a lightweight feel. Created using a Dual Fusion Process that fuses emollients and pigments, the formula offers micro-fine powder coverage that minimizes shine, blurs imperfections, and resists sweat, humidity and water. The two-sided applicator allows you to customize buildable coverage, from touch-ups to full-face application, while the luxe compact keeps the product protected and portable.

How does this powder keep skin matte throughout a busy day?

The formula targets oil and shine immediately and maintains control through daily activity. Its refined powder particles and oil-absorbing components help preserve a matte appearance while staying comfortable on the skin.

• Dimensional blurring minimizes the look of pores and fine lines.
• Oil-control technology reduces midday shine without feeling heavy.
• Humidity-, sweat- and waterproof properties extend wear in varied conditions.

What level of coverage can I expect from 2C3 Fresco?

Double Wear Powder Foundation delivers medium-to-full coverage that conceals uneven tone and imperfections while remaining blendable. You can layer with the included applicator for a stronger finish or buff lightly for a natural, skin-like look.

• Medium-to-full finish covers discoloration and evens skin tone.
• Buildable formula avoids caking even when applied in layers.
• Velvet texture feels weightless for comfortable all-day wear.

Is 2C3 Fresco the right shade and undertone for me?

Shade 2C3 Fresco is formulated for light-to-medium skin with cool undertones. Match by assessing your skin’s natural hue: cool (rosy), neutral (balanced), or warm (golden) — then choose the intensity level from light to deep to find the best fit.

• 2C3 Fresco suits light-to-medium complexions with cool undertones.
• Use natural light and wrist/neck comparison when selecting shades.
• Consider testing at the jawline for the most accurate match.

How should I apply and maintain this powder compact?

Apply with the included two-sided applicator for precise placement and buildable coverage. Press for concentrated coverage where you need it and sweep for an overall matte finish; reapply through the day where shine returns.

• Press with the dense side to conceal, glide the soft side for blending.
• Set with a light dusting only if extra longevity is needed.
• Store compact away from direct heat and replace applicator when worn.

Who this is for: Ideal for people seeking a refined matte complexion that lasts through long workdays, warm climates or active schedules. It suits those who want the coverage of a foundation with the convenience of a compact—especially wearers with light-to-medium skin and cool undertones who prefer a lightweight, non-cakey finish that controls oil and holds true for up to 12 hours.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Boron Nitride, Silica, Alumina, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Magnesium Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (ci 77891), Iron Oxides (ci 77491), Iron Oxides (ci 77492), Iron Oxides (ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (ci 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (ci 77163), Bronze Powder (ci 77400), Chromium Hydroxide Green (ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (ci 77288), Copper Powder (ci 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (ci 77510), Manganese Violet (ci 77742), Ultramarines (ci 77007), Blue 1 Lake (ci 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (ci 19140)] Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.