Head to head
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation vs Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation and ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 tie on our overall score — the choice comes down to what you value most.
Benefit fingerprints
What each one does.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
Side by side
Every detail, compared.
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- Matte
- Long-wear
- Transfer-proof
- Waterproof
- Barrier repair
- UV protection
- Hydrating
- Dewy
- • Oily and combination skin that needs a matte base to last through a long day
- • Events, heat and workouts where transfer and sweat resistance matter
- • Shoppers new to Double Wear without loyalty to the original texture
- • Dry or sensitive skin that wants a tint with mineral SPF
- • Minimal-makeup routines and everyday wear
- • People avoiding fragrance and silicones in complexion products
- Brand claims 36-hour color-true wear that is transfer-proof, waterproof and sweat-resistant
- 57 shades with cool, neutral and warm undertones
- Adds niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and brown algae extract for oil control and hydration
- Mineral SPF 40 from 12% zinc oxide in a tinted serum
- 30 shades with cool, neutral, warm and olive undertones
- Fragrance-free, silicone-free, non-comedogenic and labeled safe for sensitive skin
- Longtime users report less coverage per layer than the original formula
- Some find the new texture sticky and needing powder, others find it drier
- Light coverage that won't hide blemishes or strong discoloration
- Dewy finish; ILIA itself suggests a finishing powder for oily or combination skin
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FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation or Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40?
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation and ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 tie on our overall score — the choice comes down to what you value most.
Which costs less?
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation typically sells for about $52.00 and ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 for about $48.00, based on retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (payoff & performance, wear time, shade range & inclusivity, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.

