Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher

Estée Lauder

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3.5

827 reviews
56%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Lactobionate, Morus Nigra (Mulberry) Root Extract, Yeast Extract, Serenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Caffeine, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit California), Cholesterol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Polyethylene, Isopentyldiol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 20, Pantethine, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Peg-8, Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal, Phospholipids, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sodium Glycyrrhetinate, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Iron Oxides, Mica, Titanium Dioxide.

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    4.0
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    bobbictx

    16 years ago

    I love this stuff despite seeing no real improvement in my skin's appearance. It smells wonderful, especially when combined with EL's Resilience night cream, and it makes my skin feel super...

    About reviewer (188 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    jenkenne

    16 years ago

    I have been searching for a foundation primer to wear underneath my mineral makeup for such a long while now... ive tried laura mercier, smashbox photo, mac primer, tarte, bare minerals... They all...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    eurodivas

    16 years ago

    I have read and heard so much about idealist in the past years but was never drawn to this cream. Being that I suffer from sensitive skin I tend to stick to Dermo or natural skin care brands as...

    About reviewer (546 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    CatVeronica

    16 years ago

    I have a sample of this as a GWP. I really, really love the texture of this product. I apply it in the morning before my moisturizer and it makes my skin sooo soft and silky. It also makes my skin...

    About reviewer (227 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther, Other, Cool

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    mrsbigsky

    16 years ago

    Wow, this is a really nice treatment. It is expensive, but worth every penny. The smell is heavenly and it makes my skin feel like silk. If you want to be pampered, buy a bottle of this for...

    About reviewer (134 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    aprila220

    16 years ago

    I love this product!! It does seem to make my pores look smaller and my make up goes on so nice after applying. Unfortunately, it's very expensive. I only use it when going out or special...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Angel1988

    16 years ago

    A whole bunch of silicones and that's pretty much it. Works as a primer (provided you're not acne-prone) but that's it. This is no skin 'care' product. As a primer I would rate it a 2 since...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Aspengal

    16 years ago

    I purchased the Idealist Skin Refinisher and the Thermal Polish this summer hoping to find the perfect regimen for my dull Senstive/Oily skin. Well at first the Skin Refinisher was working quite...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    exquisite81

    16 years ago

    I was optimistic about this product, but the results just don't impress me enough to repurchase...especially the price ($46). The packaging is great and it does feel silky, but only slightly...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    aristocutie

    16 years ago

    I LOVE this product!! It feels like you are putting silk on your face and is great for wearing under makeup. The only thing I don't like is the price. It is SO expensive so I have to use it...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Ania_Wang

    16 years ago

    I've used it long time ago... I didnt finised the bottle, I gave it to mom. I bought it because I was hoping it will deminish my pores... as commercial said... But it just blogged them. But my...

    About reviewer (308 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    STLartist

    16 years ago

    WOW! I worked for Bare Minerals and thought Skin Rever Upper was an awesome product but it's nothing compared to this amazing complex! I find it to be a very versitile product that is good for...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ilasik

    16 years ago

    I have never really reviewed a skincare product because I have always really felt that they are all pretty much the same. I was always jealous of people who would use something and then write that...

    About reviewer (212 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    nubfish

    16 years ago

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product. Granted I'm pretty sure it doesn't really minimizer pores (well maybe a little but probably not enough to see a noticable difference) but it does mattify wonderfully...

    About reviewer (91 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesOther

    3.0
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    Meglet

    16 years ago

    Thank goodness for samples! I do love this product, but it has one snag for me: I cannot wear it under makeup. I know I can wear it over night, but my understanding of the chemistry and mechanics...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    FarrahJoon17

    16 years ago

    I LOVE my idealist! Estee Lauder is actually quite a poineer company when it comes to skincare. I wear it under my moisturizer during the daytime and it gives my skin a nice freshly matte...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    keumoak

    16 years ago

    I got this because I thought I needed something with antioxidants, glucosamine...stuff beauty experts are saying you need. I was using cetaphil cream as facial moisturizer and being over 40...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    squiggles37

    16 years ago

    Got this in one of the Even Skintone sets with the Advanced Night Repair and Hydra-Bright Skin-Tone Perfecting Moisturizer Creme for Dry Skin. It smells AMAZING (light, sweet, fresh citrus) and I...

    About reviewer (166 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jodiebug22

    16 years ago

    I LOVE this product. I have funny skin. Very Very Very oily T-Zone that can resemble an oil slick within a few hours of cleansing. I went to purchase some foundation and the SA asked if I had a...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Other

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    doe_eyed_kitty

    16 years ago

    I am dissappointed in this. Had high hopes initially, the first 2 weeks of usage gave me smooth skin, but then my pores got all clogged and i broke out, a shame cuz the cream has a nice texture and...

    About reviewer (215 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

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