Name: Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator
Brand: ESTEELAUDER
Rating: 2.86 (66 reviews)

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Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator

Pills on Skin

Causes Breakouts

Causes Peeling

No Radiance

Not Effective for Wrinkle Reduction

Not Moisturizing

Causes Allergic Reactions

Improves Skin Tone

Adds Glow

Leaves Skin Feeling Soft

Easy to Apply

Pleasant Scent

Clears Breakouts

Improves Skin Texture

The price is wickedly high... It's such a small amount for the cost. And now it's discontinued, which is even more frustrating.

It's such a shame this product has been discontinued. While everyone seemed to be after the brown bottle, I absolutely adored this sky-blue one. In less than two weeks, my complexion became noticeably clearer, and upon application, my skin felt as soft as velvet.

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To be honest, I'm not sure if this is really a necessary product in my routine. I might just buy another bottle of the brown one instead!

It does brighten up your complexion with a lovely glow. The moisturizer absorbs well into the skin.

Lately, it seems my pores have enlarged, so this product doesn't cover them as well as it used to, unfortunately.

I've been using this product consistently for years. It's particularly effective at controlling sebum, making it an absolute must-have in my summer skincare routine!

Ingredients: It's mostly composed of dimethicone and other silicone-based ingredients, which explains why it feels light and non-sticky. Many of the other ingredients aren't great either.

Value for money: Even for a department store brand, this seems particularly poor.

Based on ingredient quality and effectiveness alone, I'd give it a 0.5 (acknowledging the 0.5 for the placebo effect). However, I'm giving it 1 star because the packaging is attractive, the texture and scent are well-designed, and I personally didn't experience any blemishes.

When I first used this product, I hadn't tried many others and didn't know much about cosmetic ingredients. The texture felt incredibly light and absorbed well, unlike other products I was familiar with. I mistakenly thought this product was improving my skin.

If there are any positives, it's the lightweight texture and smooth application that can fool novice users. The scent gives the impression of being skin-friendly without being overpowering, and the packaging is luxurious.

It has almost all the elements to create a placebo effect for users.

It's quite pricey... But apart from that, everything else about it is great!

I highly recommend this product! My redness has disappeared and I can feel my skin improving. I wish it was available at duty-free shops...

If you really want to try it, get the 100ml size when you're traveling.

While it doesn't particularly cause blemishes, the ingredients don't seem exceptionally suitable for daily use on sensitive skin. It's also a bit on the pricey side. If you're set on trying it, buying a larger size at duty-free shops might be more cost-effective. I won't be repurchasing.

The absorption is decent, and immediately after application, your skin feels silky smooth. It's like applying a primer, but since you're supposed to sleep with the serum on bare skin, it feels a bit like your face hasn't been properly cleansed due to how velvety it feels.

Using this alone for less than a week results in a breakout of tiny bumps. Even if I take a break and my skin calms down, applying it again causes another outbreak of bumps. For reference, I have sensitive, blemish-prone, dry skin

It absorbs beautifully and feels refreshingly light without any stickiness

Applying too much can make your face very dry. The ingredients are really poor quality. I didn't realize it had sun protection... I blindly bought it thinking it was just a basic skincare product, but finding out it has SPF makes me feel somewhat deceived.

I've been using this product since I was 20, going through about 7 bottles in 6 months (applying it generously). I used it day and night, and even in between whenever I had a chance.

  After about 4 months of use, I started seeing results. My overall complexion became clearer. The most noticeable effect was how my skin became more translucent (brightening), and I also saw some improvement in whitening (lightness). Even without makeup, my skin looked better than my friends who were wearing makeup!

  However, during that time, I was also strictly following a diet of nuts, fruits, vegetables, yogurt, protein, and plenty of water. So I'm not entirely sure if the results were solely due to this product or not.

After looking into it, I'm a bit disappointed by the price. It doesn't seem to offer the best value for money.

I received this as a gift and was pleasantly surprised. It absorbs well, and I noticed my blemishes, which were quite numerous, have disappeared.

It tends to pill and feels a bit heavy when layered with other products

I love how my skin feels bright and soft in the morning after applying this before bed

The results aren't as dramatic as you'd expect for the price. While it's marketed as a whitening product, it's disappointing that it only provides a dewy effect without any real brightening benefits.

Apply this before your moisturizer in your skincare routine, then follow with BB cream for a subtle, luminous glow that creates that coveted 'glass skin' effect!

I didn't see any results. I was hoping for scar improvement, but alas, it didn't work out.

The fragrance is absolutely delightful! Even though I have oily skin, it doesn't feel greasy at all.

I'm not sure about its brightening effects. The fine glitter makes me feel like I want to wash my face again.

The subtle shimmer gives your skin a radiant glow, perfect for creating a luminous base before makeup, even during daytime use.

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Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator

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