Estee Lauder • Futurist Foundation • Liquid

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al82 on 11/5/2008 9:57:00 AM more reviews by al82

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

this is my hg foundation.i use two shades, 22bare beige and 01 soft ivory and i just add a little more of whichever one i need depending on wether or not i have some fake tan on or not!
i love the texture of this liquid,it doesnt dry my skin out like some foundations do and gives me a nice glow.
if im on holidays somewhere warm though i have to watch out for the greasy sheen,but thats he only downside,and living in ireland,there isnt much of a chance of that happening!
is it true its being discontinued?please tell me no!!!

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netgrl62 on 4/28/2008 4:35:00 PM more reviews by netgrl62

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

This was recommended by the EL advisor because after years of having oily skin, it's recently become drier. However, it's been an expensive mistake as it makes my skin look flaky when it isn't, coverage is patchy (even over Dermalogica Barrier Repair), the colour is wrong, and it settles in any open pores. It also takes forever to dry on my skin so transfers very easily.
Truly awful - I won't be repurchasing!

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*TOP REVIEWER* pattyshine on 4/6/2008 12:07:00 AM more reviews by pattyshine

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

I have used many foundations and like quite a few of them - but, this is just too good to be true. I needed something for my dry skin and also the right color!
I had used this before while I tried others, and went back to this the other day. It is great for mature skin and makes one's pores look flawless.
The color in Soft Ivory is perfect. I use a little EL moisture wear plus under this foundation, but not much, as this foundation seems to have a built in moisturizer. Finally, I feel great when I leave the house in this makeup. Also, it lasts all day!! Great stuff.

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patsyloo on 3/9/2008 11:37:00 AM more reviews by patsyloo

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I have been using Futurist for the past 15 months and its always a trusted foundation that I can turn to. Although I bought Blonde - a shade that is a tad too dark for me, it still looked natural on me after application and coupled with MAC's prep and prime, it looked even better. Coverage is great (covered my zits) and is supr moisturizing as my skin is dry.
Im so tempted to buy Capture Totale serum foundation by Dior but the rewiews seemed so-so. The texture felt a bit dry on my hand.
Im waiting for EA's Intervene foundation to hit town as the reviews in MUA and April's british Elle sounds good!

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JudiHope on 11/20/2007 9:21:00 PM more reviews by JudiHope

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I really needed a change in my foundation. I tried Prescriptives and didn't like it. The color the makeup artist selected was either dead wrong or the makeup just didn't work. I bought Futurist Pale Almond and I love it! I like the bottle in that I don't have to take the cap off - just push down and foundation comes out. The texture is great for my skin and I like how it goes on. Highly recommended!

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secreteuphony on 11/6/2007 2:48:00 PM more reviews by secreteuphony

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Love the pump, it's the best. The colors are doable as well. It's the best liquid I've tried so far for dry skin but still no HG.

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mokey1 on 9/8/2007 9:29:00 PM more reviews by mokey1

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Dry   Hair: Silver   Eyes: Brown    

Just bought this foundation today after reading about it on MUA. I decided to try an EL foundation again after dabbling in drugstore brands to see if I could find a reasonably priced everyday foundation (failed to find it, BTW). Upon arriving at the counter, I asked the consultant about a foundation that would give coverage, but with a natural finish. She immediately steered me to a display of Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Makeup. Well, I had done my MUA homework and asked about Futurist foundation. She insisted I try the Resilience Lift first. Odd, I thought, but OK, if you insist! She matched my skin and applied the foundation. It felt rather heavy going on and when I looked in the mirror, I could see that it had settled into my rather large pores. Not the look I was hoping for and I told her so. Again, I asked for the Futurist foundation. She reluctantly went to retrieve the correct color from under the counter. Hmmmm.... Anyway, to make a long story short, after application of the Futurist, I saw what fellow MUAers were saying about this foundation. Looks wonderful, even hours after first application. I'm sold and off I go with my purchase. Imagine my shock when later the same day I go to the EL web site and find Futurist foundation on the Farewell Favorites page!! They are discontinuing this product!! No wonder the consultant was trying to steer me to another foundation. Soooo, bottom line ladies...get thee to your EL counter pronto and stock up.
BTW For those of you in love with EL Double Wear foundation, wave that one goodbye, too. Ugh! I hate when that happens.
UPDATE: Thanks to tldavis36 for sending me an email advising that these products are NOT being discontinued. Seems EL puts not only DC'd products on their Fairwell Favorites page, but also lists COLORS that will no longer be available in current products. Whewww!

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*TOP REVIEWER* moorkitty on 8/3/2007 9:16:00 AM more reviews by moorkitty

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Other    

I am very fussy about my foundation. I used to use EL Enlighten but since it was discontinued have tried the Futurist along with others, such as Chanel Vitalumiere, Guerlain Issima and Fleur de Teint. The Futurist a tad less ''dewy' than the Vitalumiere, but dewy enough for my 'mature' skin that is still a bit oily. My mature yet oily and spot prone skin loves Futurist Coverage is very natural for a medium coverage foundation. Gives that radiant glow but doesn't make me an oil slick or settle into my pores. Even though I stray when some glitzy new foundation comes on the market, I will keep coming back to Futurist forever. My Mom turned me onto this. She used this foundation into her late 80's and her skin looked fabulous. Thanks Mom!

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xMorningRosex on 6/15/2007 4:25:00 AM more reviews by xMorningRosex

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

My mum has this foundation (in blonde) and I always nab a bit whenever I go home - it has a lovely, incredibly smooth texture and is completely non-caking whilst still giving good coverage considering its moisturizing formula.

It's probably not right for long term use on my slightly oily skin (can imagine it turning me into an oil bath), but on dryer, more mature skins such as my mums, it looks amazing.

My only criticism is that it has a 'paint' smell which is a bit disconcerting!

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Willow6886 on 3/25/2007 2:20:00 AM more reviews by Willow6886

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I have been using this foundation for several years now and I LOVE it. I recently tried to find something acceptable that was less expensive, but only ended up being disapointed. I returned to my HG Estee Futurist! This foundation is so nice and creamy - it goes on flawlessly and blends well. It doesn't cake and crease like some of the other brands seem to do. I like that I can adjust the amount of coverage - I use less around my eyes (where there are small lines) and a little more on my cheeks. My skin tends to be difficult to match (I'm 1/2 Italian 1/4 Irish). I have very fair olive toned skin with dark hair and eyes. Most foundations are too pinky or grey - almost all are too dark. Desert Beige is a perfect match for me. I will not stray again - this stuff rocks!

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dorie on 3/10/2007 12:03:00 AM more reviews by dorie

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I love this foundation. I am 50 with dry/combination skin. The SA said to only apply a very small amount, which may be the problem others have had with it. If you put on anywhere near as much as with other foundations, it would be way too much. One light pump on the top is enough. My skin is healthier and much better since using this - for about three months now. Even the combination areas are much better. Will definitely keep using it & it will last a very long time due to the small amount needed & the great packaging.

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Ava_B on 2/22/2007 2:43:00 PM more reviews by Ava_B

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I think the foundation seemed too oily or watery or something. It does blend very well but seems to "shift" after a while. It doesn't have great staying power. Maybe it wouldn't have been so obvious to me if I had the right shade. The shade I bought was a little too dark, so I used a lighter power to counteract this.

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StephanieNKY on 1/7/2007 8:09:00 PM more reviews by StephanieNKY

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I was expecting a lot out of this foundation, but it just did not deliver. Granted, I bought too dark of a shade, Bare Beige, but that was my fault, because I could tell right away the lady behind the counter had no clue nor desire to help me get the right shade. (when I asked to sample ReNutrive, EL's priciest base $65.00, she insisted that they ,made no such a product, and I must have them confused with another brand) Aside from all that, this was just not suited for me. I like thicker foundations that cover well. This one was creamy enough, but the coverage lacked. Just not suited for me.

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tkaste on 12/21/2006 8:58:00 AM more reviews by tkaste

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I liked this once first applied. After a few hours it settled in my lines. I really wanted it to work, so I tried a powder after application (lucidity) but still had the settling in the fine lines. I am returning it today.

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BlueStars on 12/18/2006 6:22:00 AM more reviews by BlueStars

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Other, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

This product was dissapointing.. More suitable for oily skin people than dry/very dry skin as it cakes so badly! Coverage is also so-so. Would not recommend this unless you do not mind caking foundation that gathers around dry patches!

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*TOP REVIEWER* ljanelle on 12/16/2006 2:43:00 PM more reviews by ljanelle

Age: 44-55   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This is my favorite winter or special occasion foundation. It covers beautifully and makes skin look great. It doesn't work as well for me in warmer weather - tends to slip off to easily, though I should mention I have combination skin which is more oily in the summer. *Update* 8-31-08: I switched to EL Double Wear, which lasts longer and the color works better for me - the lightest shade in Futurist is a bit dark. I still think this is a great foundation, particularly if you have dry skin.

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romarin on 11/16/2006 7:15:00 PM more reviews by romarin

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

What this is is a very good blendable, moisturizing, mid-weight foundation with sunscreen. I am very happy with its coverage, scent and wearability. I just wish it came with a pump.

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lipz on 9/7/2006 6:00:00 AM more reviews by lipz

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Hazel    

I tried this..I didn't like..at first it looked ok but not $$$ ok..then it melted off my face soon after. For dry skins only I'd say however estee lauder website indicated other types of skin are ok for this as well. Plus no pump..I'd be ok with that if it were any good. Estee lauder colors are horrible also and I don't have a hard skin color to match : (

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*TOP REVIEWER* moorkitty on 8/23/2006 8:37:00 AM more reviews by moorkitty

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Other    

I am very fussy about my foundation. I used to use EL Enlighten but since it was discontinued have tried the Futurist along with others, such as Chanel Vitalumiere, Guerlain Issima and Fleur de Teint. The Futurist a tad less ''dewy' than the Vitalumiere, but dewy enough for my 'mature' skin that is still a bit oily. My mature yet oily and spot prone skin loves Futurist Coverage is very natural for a medium coverage foundation. Gives that radiant glow but doesn't make me an oil slick or settle into my pores. Even though I stray when some glitzy new foundation comes on the market, I will keep coming back to Futurist forever. My Mom turned me onto this. She used this foundation into her late 80's and her skin looked fabulous. Thanks Mom!

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JaMK on 7/8/2006 5:20:00 PM more reviews by JaMK

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I agree with the previous review...nothing all that great..looks good right when u put it on though
EDIT: I always tend to go back to this foundation. It goes on so nice when you first put it on and it gives you just a flawless/dewy look. But my face is an oil slick after so many hours with this stuff on. Maybe I need to use some powder over it?

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