What They Say:
Instantly: redness is reduced, skin
looks fresh and radiant. In just 2
weeks: 62% of women showed a significant improvement in skintone in a clinical
test. Over time: skin looks noticeably clearer and brighter,
vibrant and more even-toned. This intensive, yet gentle oil-free serum features
powerful technologies to address the look of every key sign of uneven skintone:
Triple-Optic Technology provides
skin with a brighter, more luminous look from the very first application. CorrectTone Technology visibly reduces
uneven skintone in 2 weeks, while anti-oxidants help prevent its re-appearance.
RRP: 30ml: $80, 50ml: $115 - Available from department
stores, and Estee Lauder Online
What I Say:
I have combination skin, and have a fair bit of pigmented
areas on my face, which just seems to be getting worse and worse year by year,
and add to this dark spots and scars from past acne.
Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator comes in the hard plastic
bottle, which is turquoise and has slight iridescence to it. It has a gold lid,
and underneath you find a hygienic pump dispenser.
And I really love creams which come with a pump dispenser,
as it is more hygienic than if in a jar, and when you are paying a lot of money
for your serum, the last thing you want is for it to spoil and get contaminated
before you get a chance to finish the product.
The product itself has a nice citrus scent, which I really
love. This scent is however still very faint and gently and quickly disappears
once the serum has absorbed.
According to Estee Lauder, the serum needs to be applied on
clean skin, and then followed with an SPF moisturiser, and for maximum results use AM and PM for the first 12 weeks, then
continue with your regular Estee Lauder regimen, using Even Skintone
Illuminator every AM. If you use Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum at
night (which I do) continue to apply it first, then follow with Even Skintone
Illuminator, and hereafter apply your moisturiser.
The serum has a creamy texture, and is beige with a nice
pearlescent gleam. At first I was very worried about the shimmer, thinking that
I would look like a disco queen, but that was not the case. The serum leaves
the skin with a nice glow and sheen, without making the skin looking greasy.
This sheen however does more or less seem to disappear when applying foundation
afterwards, so this the illumination is partly due to the presence of the
shimmer particles in the serum.
The serum is very concentrated, and I found that I needed
less than two pumps to cover my whole face. In terms of hydration, the serum is
not very hydrating, but it is also intended as a serum to be used under the
moisturiser.
Even Skintone Illuminator works well under makeup and stops the foundation from settling into fine lines as well as it makes my makeup stay put throughout the day, without added grease.
Even Skintone Illuminator works well under makeup and stops the foundation from settling into fine lines as well as it makes my makeup stay put throughout the day, without added grease.
When taking my make up off at night and when waking up in
the morning, my skin has felt soft and smooth to touch with a nice glow.
Already in the first few days of using the serum, I started
to see a difference with clearly reduced the appearance of pigmentation and
pores, and some dark marks from past acne. I had several dark spots which now
seems significantly reduced in appearance, and I can see a clear improvement in
my skins overall tone and my skin is brighter and more glowing. As for my acne
scarring, while it has not completely removed these, they are looking smaller
and better than they ever had.
So all in all I am very impressed with this product, and the
Even Skintone Illuminator really does live up to its claims, as it has reduced
the appearance of my pigmentation and marks from acne, - The results speaks for
themselves, so I will definitely continue to use this serum, as day by day, my
skin tone continues to become more and more even.
The serum used to be $105 for 30ml or $150 for 50ml, but has recently been
reduced in price to $80 30ml and $115 for 50ml, which is fantastic news. Still,
the serum is a little on the pricey side, however, as a little goes a very long
way, and a bottle will last you a very long time.
I really love this serum and what it has done to the look of
my skin, so I will continue to purchase it, and if uneven skin tone and
pigmentation is an issue for you too, then I recommend that you try it too. You’ll
love it!
Have you tried the Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator? What
product(s) have you found to be most efficient in the battle against
pigmentation and uneven skin tone?
Sounds great! I also have pigmentation on my skin so I think I may want to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteJenny
http://beautykissxo.blogspot.ca/
I dont know about Canada, but here in Australia you can often be lucky to get a generous sample at the Estee Lauder counters, so you can try first.
DeleteI have tried this product and loved the way it made my skin look. The only problem was that I noticed it broke me out :'( When I applied it I saw an immediate improvement in my skin and throughout the day it looks flawless, however, the next morning I had a few pimples in areas I never break out normally. I was sad to give this to my sister. (She loves it btw)
ReplyDeleteA lot of products, and in particular concentrated serums make my skin break out too, but luckily this one didnt! At least you've made your sister happy by giving it to her!!
DeleteWhat a great product, too bad it's so pricey! Btw, where are you from?
ReplyDeletexx
Flo
http://holaflo.blogspot.com.ar/
Yeah, it is a great product, and I agree, its not cheap - although the price has just been reduced here in Australia, although just a little!!
DeleteI am originally from Denmark, but have lived Australia for over a decade now!
I used to work for EL and this was one of our most popular products. It is so light and I love how it gives you a lovely glow.
ReplyDeleteGreat review
<3 Brand new follower over here :-)
Thanks heaps for the compliments and for following my blog, I really appreciate it!!
DeleteWhat a great job, working for EL, hope you had some great staff benefits ;-)
I've tried it and didn't think much of it. I used it at night and could see all the shimmery/glitter particles all over my face.
ReplyDeleteI was worried that I'd find it too glittery too, but surprisingly I actually didnt think it was that bad. I do love how it makes my skin feel and look.
DeleteI wanted to know that when we apply the serum we can see the results......but when we achieve desired results and stop using the serum....does the uneven skin tone comes back or not ?
ReplyDeleteIf you are making sure that you stay out of the sun, - completely, then I am sure that the sun spots wont return, however general pigmentation that occurs as we age, I am not so sure that any of us can stop happening!
DeleteAnd i waned to know that if this serum works on medium brown skin....because iam an indian with medium brown skin n dark patches on cheeks n dark circles n chin is slightly dark than rest of the face ....will this serum work for me ?
ReplyDeleteMy initial response would be that it works on all skin tones - also as I remember seeing an Estee Lauder ad for this serum that also featured brown skin - but to make sure, I would suggest visiting your nearest Estee Lauder counter to discuss with them - and I am sure they'll happily give you a sample to try at home before you buy too!
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