Test Team review: Estée Lauder Even Skintone Illuminator

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• Justine Duncan

  Posted: Monday 25 July 2011 10:49am

  I was extremely keen to test Estee Lauder’s Even Skintone Illuminator. This product sounded right up my alley as I have pigmentation and slight redness.

  I have been using this product morning and night for the past four weeks. The texture of the serum is luxurious and feels light on my skin. There is a difference in the overall appearance of my skin. My skintone appears more even than it has in years. My pigmentation and redness have also faded. I’m delighted with the results.

  I will continue to use this product and would highly recommended it to anyone seeking to reduce uneven skintone.

• Alex

  Posted: Monday 25 July 2011 11:00am

  I have some scarring from acne as a teenager that I would love to clear up, it’s not so dramatic that I would undergo laser treatment, but bothers me enough to do something about it. The Idealist productfeels beautiful on my skin, it instantly makes your skin feel soft and look illuminated, and I’ve been using it day and night for four week religiously.

  While I haven’t seen any dramatic changes to my overall skin texture, I’ll continue using the product as I think that anything that deals with the treatment of scarring requires more than two weeks to show any signs of improvement and I like the way it makes my skin look and feel in the short term.

  Thanks YY and Estee Lauder for giving me the opportunity to test this product!

• Steph

  Posted: Monday 25 July 2011 11:40am

  I was eager to trial it due to the fact that I have some random large sun spots around my face, as well as some red splodges from previous blemishes. Yes, I used to love to pick and prod! Without a tan (which is currently me) I can look quite ill and pale and any bit of discoloration, congestion, patchiness just stands right out. As a whole, my skin does not look clear and even.

  My first impression of the product was that I loved the feel of it on my hands and face. It glided on really nicely and just made my skin feel silky smooth. The bottle is a lovely colour and has a pearly look to it. It definitely matches the product and the pearliness reminds me of silk, which is how your skin feels once the product has been applied.

  The product couldn’t be any easier to use. I basically apply it twice a day after cleansing and before moisturising. It spreads easily and evenly and doesn’t feel sticky on the face or fingers afterwards. Some products leave an oily residue on the hands, making them feel dirty thus need to be washed. This product doesn’t.

  I didn’t get the results that I was after, which was a reduction in colour (and I had my fingers crossed for size!) but my skin did appear generally clearer and more even after a few weeks.
  I can not suggest any improvements, if the purpose of the product is simply to give you a subtle, clearer more even complexion.

• andrea

  Posted: Monday 25 July 2011 11:56am

  loved the estee lauder illuminator!!. A small amount went a long way , and my skin looks smoother , less redness and more even . loved it !!

• Ayla

  Posted: Monday 25 July 2011 02:23pm

  I was very excited to receive the Even Skintone Illuminator through Younger You. My first reaction was how lovely it was packaged, in a beautiful Estee Lauder bag. The bottle of the product was also lovely and looked quite expensive with the gold lid. My main concerns before the trial were redness in the cheeks as well as dry, dull, uneven looking skin. I always ensure I wear make-up as to hide any impurities.

  I used the product as directed, both morning & night under my moisturiser. The aspect I most liked was the pump function as this determined how much product to use & meant no wastage.

  2 weeks into the trial was when I started noticing results. My skin felt hydrated and looked bright and even. The redness had considerably reduced in my cheeks and I felt more comfortable without make-up. I continued using the product & have been very happy with the overall results. My complexion feels smooth & I have been told that my skin looks firmer & younger.

  I would definitely recommend this product to others & will purchase it again once I have finished the bottle. Thankyou to Estee Lauder & Younger You for allowing me to trial such a beautiful product.

• Bmartins

  Posted: Tuesday 26 July 2011 03:08pm

  I was extremely excited to be selected to trial Even Skintone Illuminator through Younger You, especially that I love Estee Lauder and they are known to bring out products that actually work and I have been looking for something like this on the market as Im trying to use less foundation to let my skin breathe and use better skincare to allow my natural radiance come through. My impressions on the product, the bottle itself was illuminating, it represented what it is supposed to do. I loved the aqua colour. I like that it was plastic not glass. My main concerns of skin before the trial were redness on the cheeks, pigment on my chin and forhead and a bit on th side of my cheekbone, these are the areas I use concealer and foundation. These areas gave an uneven look.

  Using this product was very easy, I used one squeeze for the face and one for the neck each morning and night as directed under my moisturiser. I love that I absorbed immediately and didnt leave any residue on the skin and I was able to apply my moisturiser immediately and it didnt affect the texture at all.

  After 2 weeks into the trial was I started noticing results, well my husband did. He asked me if I was using anything different, obviously me telling him about this new product went it through one ear and out the other! I told him about the Idealist and he said ‘keep doing whatever your doing, your glowing’. I started to noticed the redness in my cheeks were reduced and the pigments around my face had slightly faded enough so that I stopped applying concealer and foundaton on my face (except around my eyes!). Its been 3 weeks without foundation and my skin has improved dramatically. When I took a photo, my skin actually looked like I was wearing makeup it was that smooth. The texture was amazing. My skin is better hydrated and more radiant and eventoned. Im very happy with the result and how quick it was achieved.

  I would definitely 100% recommend Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator to my friends and family, I will buy this product in the future also.

  Thank you for giving me the opportunity for taking part of this awesome trial and helping me improve my skin and making me look younger than my years.

• Kristy Sweeney

  Posted: Tuesday 26 July 2011 09:05pm

  I was so pleased to be chosen for this review. The bottle and packaging are gorgeous and it has a pump which produces exactly the right amount of the product.

  The product was smooth and silky and had a lovely sheen to it, it went on the skin beautifully and you only need a very small amount, it goes a long way.

  The problems with my skin were redness on one cheek in particular and brown discoloration around my chin as well as some age or sun spots.

  After about a week, after using it day and night I noticed the redness on my cheek almost vanished and the spots and discoloration around my chin had improved by at least 50 %. I even felt confident not wearing makeup for the first time since as long as I can remember. I used concealer to try to hide the problems but I dont have to do that now. Also my whole face and skin in general looks fresh and smooth.

  I would defiantly keep using this product I am very happy with the results, I would recommend it to my family and friends.. I give it a 10 out of 10.

• Ariane

  Posted: Wednesday 27 July 2011 06:22pm

  Thankyou for the opportunity to use and review This lovely Estee Lauder Even Skintone Illuminator. It is very easy to use in pump form, one pump did my whole face. I like pumps as it is hygenic and easy to use. The texture is a light creamy serum which is irridscent and is instantly absorbed by the skin. The smell is pleasant too. I used this serum twice day, after cleansing and toning, but before moisturising. It is not greasy and would suit all skin types. Over the 3 week period, I noticed some changes in my skin. My skin was lesss red, very soft and smooth, and my pimple scarrs had faded a bit. I believe with more use, my scars will disappear! I give this product 5 stars, and will buy it again when this bottle runs out. I have sun spots too, the paler ones were less noticeable, but the darker ones might need more time.

• Dee

  Posted: Wednesday 27 July 2011 08:32pm

  Thankyou to Estee Lauder and Younger You for allowing me to trial this serum. I was impressed with packaging, a lovely easy to use pump. The serum was light and came out nicely, one pump was all I needed. The texture was incredibly light and one pump was enough! My skin is scarred, with overall rd tones and age spots and acne scars!!! I could never go without makeup. After a few weeks, I have noticed some good changes. My overall skin tone is smooth and much more even. The scars have reduced, and are less visible, and I look forward to even mor better results with continued use. This product is a worthy investment and I give it 5 stars!

• Tracy A

  Posted: Thursday 28 July 2011 02:17pm

  I was so excited to be one of the lucky ones chosen to review Estée Lauder Even Skintone Illuminator , it didn’t disappoint . I have uneven skin tone & without make up my skin is horrible . I have red blotches on my cheeks which really stand out when not wearing make up .

  I was so excited on the very first day how nice my skin felt , it was so smooth . By day 3 I was noticing that my skin tone appeared more even , the redness on my cheeks wasn’t so noticeable . Two weeks into the trial & my face feels so good , I think it has smoothed the few pores I had near my nose , my skin tone is looking so much better & the redness is practically gone . I have noticed now when I do wear makeup , it just glides on as my skin is so smooth & supple .

  I am totally in love with this product & want to thank Younger You & Estee Lauder for allowing me to be a part on this trial , my skin thanks you !

• karen norris

  Posted: Thursday 28 July 2011 02:33pm

  I was one of the lucky girls to trial Estee Lauders skintone illumiantor, And Highly recommend this product to anybody who suffers from uneven skin tones, like brown and red marks…Because this product works..it does what it says it going to do , which is unusual as many product on the market make a lot of claims that dont come to light.
  I noticed the differnce in my compelxion within a week, and after applying this product now for a month the marks have disappeared..very, very happy..
  my skin glows and i cant remember a time when it has looked this good..

  Thanks estee lauder and younger you for this opportunity and the fantastic skin.. : )

• Bernadette Callinan

  Posted: Monday 1 August 2011 05:01pm

  I count myself extremely lucky to be chosen to test Estee Lauder’s Even Skintone Illuminator. I have Rhuematoid Arthritis and my skin was looking rough puffy tired and uneven,small white patches from old skin infections ,darker patches and with big dark circles under my eyes. I also have been plagued over the last few months with a very large area of exma starting from under my nostrils to the side of my nose and mouth, it was flaring and lumpy, itchy every few days, would recede but leave me a bright strawberry mark and then flare again.Horrid.

  The product arrived beautifully packaged in an Estee Lauder bag and the bottle is elegant,I love the aqua colour with the gold. It is easy to pump, feels like silk and glides on easily and absorbs immediately. No greasy afterfeel at all.

  I had quicker results than the other ladies . Within a few days my skin was feeling smoother, like a babys bum . I think its a brilliant moisturiser as well as illuminator and I stopped using my normal moisturiser.Within the first week the excema seemed to settle. I didn’t expect that the excema would dissapear but it has reduced significantly. I still have a small rough patch in the crease beside my nose, but the rest is gone. Can’t thank Estee Lauder enough for that one!!!

  It is 3 weeks into the trial now , my dark circles have gone and my daughters and husband have noticed this and that my skin looks softer and smoother. The little white scarring has gone, my skin looks more even.

  I am extremely happily extatic with the product and my only complaint is the cost.i am on a disability pension,it is just beyond my means. I’m using it as sparingly as I can. I will be promoting the product on my blog and fingers crossed Estee Lauder may notice and send me another bottle