L'ESSENTIEL

GUERLAIN

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3.5

16 reviews
56%
would repurchase
4.0/5
package quality
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ingredients

Active: Titanium Dioxide (1.76%); Inactive: Water, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), C15-19 Alkane, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Fragrance, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Kappaphycus Alvarezii (Red Algae) Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia (Yacón) Root Juice, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus, Tocopherol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract. [+/-]: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947).

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Reviews

Reviews

5.0
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MariaCL

a year ago

I have this foundation in 3 colors, the one i use the most is 2N. It's the perfect foundation. Natural, blendable, doesn't irritate my skin, doesn't emphasize dryness or bring out oiliness. It's the p...Read more

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About reviewer (124 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

1.0
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Natking

3 years ago

Have tried this in both matte and glow versions and had to get rid of both. The “scent” was overpowering and took a long time to dissipate. I was actually reluctant to go on a bus right after putting ...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

2.0
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KatieKindle

5 years ago

I am starting to get wrinkles and my skin is not quite as taunt as it used to be! I thought I’d give this a go based on the great reviews I’ve seen. Unfortunately it really didn’t work for me at all. ...Read more

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About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen

5.0
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MsHeisenberg

5 years ago

I have found my new holy grail foundation. My skin is DRY and I feel that it will perform best for you if your skin is on the drier side. I prime my skin by moisturizing, normally with Pond's Rejuven...
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About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

3.0
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86saveferris

5 years ago

I was really excited to try this foundation. 16 hour wear and a beautiful finish? Yes, please. Sadly, by hour 7 it had started to separate and slide around. I am only moderately oily, I had blotted...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue

5.0
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coraii

5 years ago

This foundation has a lovely finish! It looks natural but also somehow "finished" I guess because it covers nicely. I am very picky about foundations and this is a winner. It goes on very smoothly ...Read more

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About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0
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Tjoepel

6 years ago

I love Guerlain make-up, and the same goes for this foundation. It gives a beautiful, natural and healthy radiance. I have sensitive skin, slightly on the drier side, and it is just perfect. I read pe...Read more

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About reviewer (351 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0
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rp1017

6 years ago

I have been intrigued by this foundation, unfortunately, this is not yet released in the U.S., however, I ordered it from Selfridge's and could not be more pleased (love the bottle design which is uni...Read more

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About reviewer (496 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

5.0
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naomyamaguchi

6 years ago

Loved everything about this! I have normal to combination skin and a neutral-cool undertone. Unfortunately the brand only sent a few range of shades to my region but 00N looks natural (I'm a NC15 or s...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

1.0
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pdeville3

6 years ago

This is the most expensive foundation that I have ever bought and therefore, I was expecting some kind of a value for that amount of money. Ok, for a start, my skin is very very oily. The lady in the...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen

3.0
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unovis

6 years ago

This is one of the most expensive foundations that I bought, so I very much wanted it to be the HG. It looks so glamorous: an elegant glass bottle with a fancy stopper. Oops, it’s quite unstable! It a...Read more

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About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

2.0
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tigergirly

6 years ago

This product may have worked, but the scent is totally overpowering. I'm not sensitive to scents and don't mind the YSL or Lancome subtle ones that tend to fade. This one, though, is so overpowering, ...Read more

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About reviewer (258 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel

2.0
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Martine74

6 years ago

Darn you Guerlain for putting perfume in every single product. L'essentiel is one of the most beautiful foundations I've ever encountered: it slides on, it stays on and my skin looked soft, clear and...Read more

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About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0
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nathaliez

6 years ago

This isn't my first Guerlain foundation, I like it, but it isn't a love..I prefer foundations without silicones, but in truth as long as it goes on fluid and smooth, I don't care...This foundation is ...Read more

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About reviewer (294 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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condesadepitimini

6 years ago

What a great foundation this is! I am absolutely thrilled by the fact that - for the FIRST time!! - an high end luxury brand has finally lauched a NO SILICONES foundation. I am ravished. I have a pro...Read more

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25 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1029 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0
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SanFranGirl

6 years ago

This is my very first Guerlain foundation and I must say that it is a keeper (for those with normal or drier skin types). L'Essentiel is a newer launch and this product claims to give natural, long-...Read more

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7 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (664 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

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