L'ESSENTIEL

Name: GUERLAIN L'ESSENTIEL
Brand: GUERLAIN
Rating: 3.5 (16 reviews)

GUERLAIN

3.5

16 reviews

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5.0

from

MariaCL

9 months 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...

About reviewer (124 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

1.0

from

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...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

2.0

from

KatieKindle

4 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...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen

5.0

from

MsHeisenberg

5 years ago

https://youtu.be/zhHPt-662pA 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...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

3.0

from

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...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue

5.0

from

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...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0

from

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...

About reviewer (351 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0

from

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...

About reviewer (497 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

5.0

from

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...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

1.0

from

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...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen

3.0

from

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!...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

2.0

from

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...

About reviewer (258 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel

2.0

from

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,...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

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...

About reviewer (294 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0

from

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...

About reviewer (1029 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0

from

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,...

About reviewer (664 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown