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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation vs Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation edges out Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation, 8.2 to 7.6. It wins on value and community love, while the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation is stronger on wear time and shade range.

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What each one does.

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

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Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

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Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
7.6Good
8.2Great
Payoff & performance30% of score
7.8
7.8
Wear time15% of score
8.6
7.3
Shade range & inclusivity15% of score
8.4
8.2
Value20% of score
6.8
9.4
Community love20% of score
6.5
8.3
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$52.00/ 1.0 ozPrestige
$11.99/ 1.0 ozDrugstore
What it does
  • Matte
  • Long-wear
  • Transfer-proof
  • Waterproof
  • Matte
  • Medium coverage
  • Shine control
  • Pore refining
Made for
All skin types, Oily skin, Combination skin, Sensitive skin, Acne-prone skin
Normal skin, Oily skin, Sensitive skin
Format
Foundation
Foundation
Texture
Brand describes a lightweight, fluid texture that is more spreadable and layerable than the original, drying to a dimensional matte
Brand describes a lightweight, breathable, oil-free liquid with blurring micro-powders and a natural matte finish
Finish
Matte
Matte
Coverage
Buildable
Medium
ShadesMore wins
57
40
Fragrance-free
—
Yes
Claims
Dermatologist-tested, Ophthalmologist-tested, Non-comedogenic
Dermatologist-tested, Non-comedogenic, Fragrance-free
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • 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
  • • Normal to oily skin on a drugstore budget
  • • Everyday medium coverage with a natural matte look
  • • Beginners building a first full-face routine
Strengths
  • 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
  • Very low price for a medium-coverage matte foundation
  • 40 shades with cool, neutral and warm options
  • Oil-free, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic
Watch-outs
  • Longtime users report less coverage per layer than the original formula
  • Some find the new texture sticky and needing powder, others find it drier
  • Matte finish is designed for normal to oily skin, not dry skin
  • Contains alcohol denat. and parabens
Where to buy

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation or Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation?

Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation edges out Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation, 8.2 to 7.6. It wins on value and community love, while the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation is stronger on wear time and shade range.

Which costs less?

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation typically sells for about $52.00 and Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation for about $11.99, 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.