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3.5

138 reviews

51%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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ingredients

cyclomethicone, water purified, butylenes glycol, titanium dioxide, polymethyl methacrylate, dimethicone copolyol, dimethicone, isotetracosane, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, hydrolyzed soy protein, isostearyl neopentanoate, laminaria saccharina extract, lecithin, tocopheryl linoleate, coconut acid, glycerol dilaurate, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter0, tocopheryl acetate, ceramide 2, quarternium, 18 hectorite, c9-15 fluoroal cohol phosphates, acrylates copolymer, polyethylene, linoleic acid, polyglycerol, 4 isostearate, hexyl laurate, cetyl dimethicone copolyol, cholesterol, petrolatum, cetyl esters, octyl palmitate, octyl hydroxystearate, glycerol distearate, tocopheryl oleate, distearyldimonium chloride, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) extract, silica, sodium chloride, laureth 7, propylene carbonate, alumina, disodium edta, BHT, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, propylparaben,(may contain) mica, iron oxides

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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20 years ago

It provides a nice coverage. However, I like Double Wear or Ideal Matte better. I have combo skin but my skin must be heavily moisturised before this foundation. (otherwise, FLAKY cheeks!!!)

About reviewer (130 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown



1.0
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20 years ago

Well I don't like this foundation at all. I got it when all the major cosmetics companies were introducing foundations targeted at combo skin. I have normal/combo skin and wanted to try it out....

About reviewer (125 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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20 years ago

This is the first Estee Lauder foundation I have ever purchased. I must admit I got sucked in while trying to get the gift with purchase that went along with the Nordstrom anniversary sale. I told...

About reviewer (821 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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20 years ago

This is quite a nice foundation, but it emphasizes any dry spots. (It doesn't really moisturize AND absorb oil...) I would recommend it for summer wear or for someone with no dry skin. I won't buy...

About reviewer (156 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


4.0
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20 years ago

Loved the color choices in this foundation and it went on great on my n/d rosacea skin. However it caused my face to itch and redden. Read the ingred and it contains chamomile, which seems to be a...

About reviewer (1680 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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20 years ago

This foundation used to be my favorite. I used this for two years until my shade(Beach)was discontinued. I liked the coverage it gave, and it wore pretty well through the day. It can look a...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesHazel


4.0
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20 years ago

I am revising my review. I have tried others since equalizer and haven't found anything that comes close. I miss it since i cannot afford $32.50 right now. Great coverage and light- blends well-...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesGreen


3.0
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20 years ago

I've been using this for 2 weeks now and I haven't broke out from it, so thats always a plus. I find that this foundation looks dull on my skin, making it a little grayish. I have dehydrated skin...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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20 years ago

I will not buy this again, it made me break out and an oily mess..doesn't "equalize" anythingnot that i was really expecting it too... make up cannot tell which part of your skin is oily and which...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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20 years ago

I've been to 3 Estee Lauder counters, and they all recommended the same shade, which was impressive to me. (In the past I've had such a wide range of "perfect" shades.) I don't know what made me...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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20 years ago

The best feature about this foundation for me is the fact that it does what it says, keeps my T-zone from being oily and keeps the rest of my skin soft and moisturized and stays put all day! It...

About reviewer (138 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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20 years ago

Very nice foundation. I loved the silky finish and the colour. Fits perfectly on my combination skin. It keeps It nice and comfortable all day long. And stops access of oil on my T zone! It's a...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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20 years ago

i love my estee lauder foundation. its the only one i have ever bought a second bottle of. its quite expencive but works great with my skin. i love using the foundation brush that EL has. its...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


2.0
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20 years ago

Loved it when I put it on in the morning...Pearl was the perfect color for my pale skin, it was very smooth and easy to apply, and looked gorgeous. (I exfoliated the night before, washed my face...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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20 years ago

I haven't tried too many foundations, have always been loyal to Clinique's Superfit which was a little drying, then i tried EL's equalizer, and it was like "wow"! i have combination skin, and this...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


2.0
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20 years ago

What is the shea butter in it for? That ingredient alone is bad enough for ppl with combination (N/O) and acne-prone skin. And yet this foundation is labelled as oil-free, non-acnegenic. Whatever!...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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20 years ago

The MA recommended this for pictures and I got a tiny vial to try at home. Glad I didn't buy the full size. The finish on my cheeks is great, but it goes on really cakey on my nose (same problem I...

About reviewer (177 reviews)

Age

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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20 years ago

After trying many EL foundations, this is my favourite. It has a light texture but still gives good coverage and doesn't have a cakey matte finish. I'm also impressed with the colour (warm ginger)...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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20 years ago

I like this foundation, it gives good coverage, not too heavy, your skin still feels like skin after its applied, and it gives your skin a nice shimmer to it. I would recommend this for...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


2.0
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20 years ago

This foundation smells like diluted toothpaste or bubblegum and goes on like a cheap foundation, in that it streaks and dries up before you can spread it evenly.. there is a powderyness to it that...

About reviewer (141 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesHazel