Ideal Matte [DISCONTINUED]

Estée Lauder

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3.7

109 reviews
61%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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    4.0
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    alf4996

    19 years ago

    I have mixed emotions on this product. I have combination skin and I haven't experienced any clogged pores using this. I really like a matte look and this does this for about half the day. I also...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    HairBlond

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    3.0
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    doherty

    19 years ago

    The first thing that I didn't like was the packaing. It did look a bit cheap, and was very poorly designed. When you get halfway through the bottle, things get very tricky since everyting gathers...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

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    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    jackie0h

    19 years ago

    I purchased a bottle of this after trying the product as a free sample in a magazine. That magazine sample was great and I thought I'd found my new foundation. I got the full size bottle and was...

    About reviewer (97 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    lisaf6501

    19 years ago

    I had been wanting this foundation for ages. I think the packaging and the advertising did it for me. After I purchased it, all my hopes went down the drain. First of all, the color that the SA...

    About reviewer (173 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Cantatrice

    19 years ago

    I like this product. It comes out in foam-like texture - and quickly blends in. The color is great on my Asian skin-tone and even outs whatever blemish I might have on my skin. One little...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    HairBrown

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    3.0
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    sw1573

    19 years ago

    I have been using this for a couple of weeks, and so far I really like it. I only need to sweep on a very small amount for my entire face. It blends wonderfully due to the silicone. I would not...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    MistyK99

    19 years ago

    I really like this foundation. I started out with linen, which I think is too light for me and switched to pebble when I got darker in the summer. I agree with other reviews in that this doesn't...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

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    3.0
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    mcorreia

    19 years ago

    The final effect is ok but if you have oil/combo you better not go this way (specially in summer); it's matte as you apply it but after a while you can feel it melting in your T oily-zone. I didn't...

    About reviewer (316 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    pocky

    19 years ago

    The packaging for Ideal Matte is not the most clever or practical, as other reviewers have mentioned. The soft plastic tester tubes with narrow applicator tips my SA used would've been a much...

    About reviewer (558 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    Clarecat

    19 years ago

    This is my favorite EL foundation. SInce I work for EL, I have used all of the foundations numerous times, and think this is the best overall. I am normal/combination, and this foundation is...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    HairBrown

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    5.0
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    one_life_lover

    19 years ago

    I love this stuff, I love it. You need very little product, it goes on light & lasts all day. The texture is amazing it's like a fluffy cream, you can't feel it at all once applied. I will buy this...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    newgrammy

    19 years ago

    I wonder why this is listed as liquid, it is more creamy powdery. I love the foundation, you only need a tiny bit and I put it on with a foundation brush. ligh to medium coverage, stays all day....

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    sevik777

    19 years ago

    This was not matte in any way for me. It melted off my face- even the salesgirl later told me this is NOT matte. Take a tester first or just have them put some on you. I dont think any of the...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    doballe

    19 years ago

    My combo skin is VERY light and I find this foundation blends exceptionally well and lasts all day!! You only need the tiniest bit to cover your whole face. I set it with translucent powder; I...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    pinkpantherprincess

    19 years ago

    This is a lovely foundation, I have already used 3 of them - I have tried other foundations but I always go back to this one. It has a lovely texture that glides on skin, evening out its tone...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    MsMarley

    19 years ago

    I have to say I really like this stuff. Lovely texture, easy to apply, nice finish. Its not obvious, but its not exactly natural either. It makes you look 'done' and like you've made the effort, so...

    About reviewer (48 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    andrea46

    19 years ago

    I'm writing this review because when I look up foundation reviews, one of the most important factors I'm looking for is color match. Therefore, am putting in my 2 cents... I am a C3 in MAC Studio...

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    lulu_447

    20 years ago

    I really like this foundation. I've never really used a matte foundation before and have been switching between Clarins True Radiance and Chanels Vitalumiere for ages. This gives a completely...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Arna

    20 years ago

    I actually got a sample of this (well took it from the library magazine lol) in 04 - pebble (obviously too dark 4 me, but I'll comment on the product sans color). - I found that the matte coverage...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    beita

    20 years ago

    I bought this foundation after using a sample because I liked very much the mousse texture and the way my face looked when I used it...it would be perfect if it could stay in place all the day. I...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

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