Estee Lauder Ideal Light Brush-on Illuminator Reviews
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Not Completely Invisible on Skin
Since when have concealing products taken front and center when it comes to cosmetics? For most of my life, I used a stick formula around my eyes and on areas I wanted to cover. Even then I didn't like tugging on tender skin here, and I wanted to shout for joy when a friend introduced me to a liquid version in a tube. It seems as though a new product guaranteed to make dark circles and imperfections disappear arrives on the shelves daily. I do like Estee Lauder's "Ideal Light Brush-On Illuminator," but I don't love it. It is formulated with Photo Optic™ Technology to diffuse light and minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. There is a "Soft Pink" available which is most flattering to just about every woman's complexion. But, as a concealer in general, I don't find it quite as blendable or seamless as I do YSL's, Dior's, or even Cover Girl's "Invisible" concealer. It seems to leave light circles no matter how well I blend, and the shade is as close to my own skin tone as possible. Sometimes too much formula comes out at one time, leaving a bit of a mess. A word to the wise here: Never apply the tip of a brush to a blemish. You will just pick up germs from the infected area and contaminate the entire product. It is better to use a clean finger or--better yet--a concealer brush or Q-tip to stipple the product around the area which needs to be disguised. For $26.50, I wouldn't purchase this product again. — 1 month, 4 weeks agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Clinque's version is better
This product did not irritate and did cover dark circles, but the color selection did not work for me. They are more ashy, than brightening on my and look chalky on my light-medium warm skin tone. It also caked a little into the fine lines by the end of the day. Clinique's is cheaper and has better colors and a better finish. The brush applicator is good quality. — 2 years, 11 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 4 people said helpful
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Versatile
You can use this as an illuminator for your cheekbones, nose, etc, and its really really great. Its easy to apply, blends smoothly with other make up, so you can use it before your apply your make up or thoughtout the day to look refreshed. But once I used it as a concealer in an emegency (I had no make up on, only had this product in my purse and has to rush to a business meeting) and it came through! (I have to say, not as well as a concealer would have but it covered a lot of my undereye dark circles). Love it — 1 year, 9 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Covers my dark circles!
I have a two-year-old who still doesn't sleep through the night most nights. And yet people at work say it doesn't show on me. So either they're being over-polite or this stuff really works. — 4 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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A MUST HAVE!!!! ;)
I have problems with puffiness and a little darkness but this is magic, I use a little bit of regular concealer then I apply the magic...illuminator and my eyes are magically the way I want them to look! Like I said it's a must have everyone should try it once and just see what they think! It's a products worth thinking about... — 1 year, 9 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 3 people said helpful
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Love it
Works great under my eyes and hiding my dark spots. Not too thick like some concealers can be. — 4 years, 4 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 1 people said helpful
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Quick and effective
This concealer is fantastic. The product saturates the brush when you twist the end, making it easy to apply and keeps it from being messy. You can apply it so that it is light or heavy depending on what you need to cover up and is my favorite product for covering undereye bags and zits with one product. Estee Lauder also matches your skin perfectly because of the wide range of colors that they carry. — 4 years, 7 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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yes
This is an absolutely sheer product with luminous coverage. As with any concealer, less is more. It is actually very good on fine lines if you apply it right. — 4 years, 9 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Great Concealer
I really like this concealer. I think it blends well, has lasting power, and is great for undereyes and blemishes, or for touch-ups. It also last forever as a little goes a long way. I also appreciate the easy application. — 4 years, 11 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Good everyday concealer
This is the concealer that I use on a daily basis and it does a great job! To get just a bit of cover I apply and immediately blend in. If I want more coverage I apply, let is almost dry, then I blend. I usually work long day and it has great holding power throughout the day! — 5 years agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
