Guerlain L'Essentiel

Naturalness & make-up performance united for the first time at GUERLAIN. A foundation whose ingredients are 97% natural in origin*, with a natural and radiant finish and 16 hours of hold**. For a perfect, luminous and fresh complexion. The texture is pleasant and melting, ideal to adjust the desired coverage (from light to medium). With L'Essentiel, the skin without make-up becomes more beautiful with each passing day. The formula allows the skin to breathe, moisturizes, balances and protects it from environmental aggressors. The complexion becomes more even and the appearance of imperfections is reduced. A unique and groundbreaking bottle by designer Mathieu Lehanneur, whose shape alludes to the subtle art of balance. Available in 12 shades, for every skin tone. *Compliant with ISO standard 16128 parts 1 and 2, the remaining 3% helps to maintain the formula's properties and consistency over time. **Instrumental measurement with 20 women, performed by an independent laboratory. FRAGRANCE Woody fragrance with a hint of musk opens with a top note of white almond. The delicate nuance of white tea in the heart note exposes a soft and creamy touch of sandalwood. Its magic is accentuated by notes of white musk and tonka bean. EFFECTIVENESS The women* interviewed rated it as follows: - the application of the foundation is easy, quick and precise - the brush allows the foundation to be applied evenly, without marks or edges - the make-up result is natural and creates a "no make-up" effect - the brush is easy to clean and does not lose bristles. *Test with 33 women aged 18 to 68 years (average age: 39 years), once a day for 7 consecutive days with the foundation used. CONTENTS A foundation that preserves the skin's balance and whose ingredients are 97% natural in origin*. L'Essentiel has nothing to hide. The remaining 3% have been deliberately selected. Their function is to maximise the foundation's hold and maintain its sensual texture. The beauty protecting ingredients (tara gum and red algae extract duo): allow the skin to breathe** and protect against pollution***. The beauty strengthening ingredients (including extract of white cocoa beans combined with probiotic and prebiotic derivatives): maintain skin balance, strengthen the skin barrier and activate hydration***. Conforms to ISO standard 16128 parts 1 and 2. **In vivo test of the ingredient *** Ex-vivo test of the ingredient **** In-vitro test of the ingredient DIRECTIONS FOR USE Activate: Stimulate the complexion and promote radiance by gently massaging the facial skin with the L'Essentiel brush before applying make-up. Starting at the inner corner of the eye, work up to the ear and then down to the chin. Unify: Apply foundation directly onto the L'Essentiel brush. Dispense according to the desired coverage. Then dab the foundation onto the face in five places: forehead, nose, chin, right cheek, left cheek. Then blend from the center of the face outwards by tapping in to achieve an even result.