If you are on the fence - READ THIS: I am a hardcore makeup enthusiast and ive tried all kinds of foundations across the spectrum. I was hooked on the Loreal Infalliable foundation for years because its long lasting and I need medium to full coverage that lasts 12+ hours. However, my aging skin needed a better foundation that incorporates skin care and more sunscreen. For reference, I am in my late 30s, I have extremely dry skin, but I get oily in my T zone. I have to layer on products under my makeup to keep me hydrated and so I don't look like a flaky mess - and I am starting to get crows feet and other fine lines. I went to the Ulta store and this caught my eye, and I'm so glad it did. This product has absolutely changed my life and my confidence levels. I would definitely recommend going to the store to find your shade match because there are tons of shades, and they all have very different undertones, but I was able to find my perfect match for the first time in my life. It feels like skin care with medium buildable coverage and gives you the most flawless, beautiful skin like finish. I literally gasped when I put it on. It also works well with other cosmetic brands for concealer, powder, etc. I use Tarte's Creaseless concealer, Maybelline poreless powder, and MMMade by Mitchell bronzer and my skin looks absolutely FLAWLESS even with NO primer. Please never discontinue this item!!!! Estee Lauder absolutely crushed it with this product!! Any negative reviews on here I would chalk up to poor skin care prior to application because this stuff really feels like second skin. DON'T HESITATE BUY IT!!!!!!! :)

I am 40 with Roseccia on cheecks that tends to be dry, also have fine lines on forehead.
I apply first my EL Serum then my Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream and letvthat soaknin for 5-10 min. Then I applied 3 small pumps directly on checks and forehead and blended it out with a foundation brush, set with Laura Mercier loose powder as well the Irbam Decay Setting spray. Dabbed everything in once again with beauty blender! Like that I rceived a beautiful even complexion that lasted all day in the hot and humid weather of South Texas!
It covered my mild roseccia well! If you have dark spots or more secerr redness you can combine this with concealer!
I would highly recommend this to anyone that is looking for a light to medium buildable finish that diesnr settle in lines! Just make sure yiur skin is prepped first! EL never disappoints with their Foundations!

I’ve read so many good reviews on this product. I have combination maturing skin. I thought with the hydra rescue name and the thinner viscosity, the this would be a good product for me. I like to finish. It’s kind of satiny but a little Matte. The finish is not too shiny. the packaging is really nice. A soft tube with a pump top makes it very easy to dispense and get out all the product. it has a sheer coverage on one application, but can be built up where needed. But this is where I have the problem. In building it up those areas tend to get a little kinky. The share formula falls right into an accentuates any texture area that I have such as the nose and the chin and between the brows. In less than an hour, it leaves those areas, polkadotted and dry looking. I’ve tried it with a primer, and it made it worse. I found a water primer to use with it, that was a better option, but still accentuated the texture area. I am still working with it, trying to make it work, but I will not be repurchasing.

I purchased this foundation about five years ago, back when there was only a few shades. I guess they were testing the market at the time. I ended up with the lightest shade (Porcelain C0). I used it until the tube expired, and now I bought my normal shade from EL which is 1C1 Cool Bone. I'm so happy they offer this shade now! Truthfully, both shades suit me fine. I have pale skin with a pink undertone. I am 40 years old and have combo skin that leans dry in the winter and more oily in the summer. I love this foundation in the winter months to keep my skin plump and hydrated! It goes on like butter with a high medium coverage. I tried this in the summer, and it didn't last very long. It's totally fine since I switch up foundations between colder and warmer months. This is an awesome foundation if you have dry skin!