Estee Lauder Dreamlike, Intuitive, Astonishing Illuminating Shine Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Dreamlike (904)
Estee Lauder Dreamlike (904) Pure Color Illuminating Shine ($32.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light, pink-coral with moderate, warm undertones and a glossy, luminous finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff, which was more coverage than promised (it was supposed to be sheer in one layer and then buildable0.
The texture was lightweight, creamy, and almost balm-like as it had a fair amount of slip, which resulted in the product settling into my lip lines and clinging to imperfections. It lasted for three hours but had further settling over time, but the formula was hydrating at least!
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty River (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Super Cindy (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, warmer, less glossy (95% similar).
- Sephora Strong as Helle (27) (P, $13.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- YSL Corail Spontini (15) (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Shakedown (P, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Nude Beach (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Sakura SZN (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- YSL Nude Lingerie (150) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Little Darling (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
- Clinique Melon Pop (P, $19.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.06 oz. - $533.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "sheer to medium, buildable" coverage with "hydrating shine" while helping to "reduce fine, dry lines and lip flakiness." The majority of the shades had more medium, buildable coverage that could be built up to nearly opaque coverage.
The lighter shades were the least forgiving and sometimes emphasized or gathered around lip lines and lip texture, while mid-tone and deeper shades often applied beautifully with even coverage and in a way that made my lips appear smoother and plusher. The consistency was lightweight with moderate slip and felt like a lipstick-lip balm hybrid as a result, and the finish was glossier and more luminous (without being overtly shimmery/pearly).
They were comfortable and hydrating to wear, though they were shorter-wearing due to the amount of slip, so most shades wore for three hours with a few of the richer and deeper shades lasting almost five hours on me. They had a sweet, vanilla-like scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Shine swatches.
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Ceramide Ng, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Polydecene, Hexyl Laurate, Cholesterol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleic Acid, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Peg-10 Phytosterol, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sulfate, Saccharin, Vanillin, Fragrance (Parfum), Bht, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 27 (Ci 45410), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Carmine (Ci 75470), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Red
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Dreamlike (904)
PPermanent. $32.00.
Intuitive (910)
Estee Lauder Intuitive (910) Pure Color Illuminating Shine ($32.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium pink-coral with a luminous finish that was shiny without being overly shimmery. The lipstick had a lightweight consistency that was creamy, smooth, and had moderate slip, which helped it glide comfortably across my lips.
It had semi-opaque pigmentation in one layer, which was a lot more coverage than marketed, and built up to almost full coverage with a second layer. This shade wore well for four hours and felt moisturizing over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Cherry (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Givenchy Corail Backstage (324) (P, $36.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Niagara (P, $26.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Guava (DC, $37.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Living Doll (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Diorosphere (649) (P, $37.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Paradiso (07) (LE, $55.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Enchanting Kiss (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Nice Things (LE, $7.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC King Salmon (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.06 oz. - $533.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "sheer to medium, buildable" coverage with "hydrating shine" while helping to "reduce fine, dry lines and lip flakiness." The majority of the shades had more medium, buildable coverage that could be built up to nearly opaque coverage.
The lighter shades were the least forgiving and sometimes emphasized or gathered around lip lines and lip texture, while mid-tone and deeper shades often applied beautifully with even coverage and in a way that made my lips appear smoother and plusher. The consistency was lightweight with moderate slip and felt like a lipstick-lip balm hybrid as a result, and the finish was glossier and more luminous (without being overtly shimmery/pearly).
They were comfortable and hydrating to wear, though they were shorter-wearing due to the amount of slip, so most shades wore for three hours with a few of the richer and deeper shades lasting almost five hours on me. They had a sweet, vanilla-like scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Shine swatches.
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Ceramide Ng, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Polydecene, Hexyl Laurate, Cholesterol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleic Acid, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Peg-10 Phytosterol, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sulfate, Saccharin, Vanillin, Fragrance (Parfum), Bht, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 27 (Ci 45410), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Carmine (Ci 75470), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Red
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Intuitive (910)
PPermanent. $32.00.
Astonishing (912)
Estee Lauder Astonishing (912) Pure Color Illuminating Shine ($32.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and barely-there iridescent pearl. It was one of the few shades with noticeable pearl and not just a shiny finish.
The texture was lightweight, creamy, and had moderate slip, which helped the product glide comfortably over my lips, but thankfully, it didn’t settle noticeably into my lip lines nor was feathering an issue. It had medium, buildable pigmentation, so it was more pigmented than marketed. This shade stayed on nicely for four hours and felt hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bite Beauty Mix (DC, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Darling (775) (P, $35.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sasha (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Love Wins (09) (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Lancome Rose Lancome (368) (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Cheery Cherry (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Guerlain #67 (P, $33.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Maybelline Vivid Rose (DC, $7.99) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Immobile (70) (P, $42.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Burberry Magenta (33) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$32.00/0.06 oz. - $533.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "sheer to medium, buildable" coverage with "hydrating shine" while helping to "reduce fine, dry lines and lip flakiness." The majority of the shades had more medium, buildable coverage that could be built up to nearly opaque coverage.
The lighter shades were the least forgiving and sometimes emphasized or gathered around lip lines and lip texture, while mid-tone and deeper shades often applied beautifully with even coverage and in a way that made my lips appear smoother and plusher. The consistency was lightweight with moderate slip and felt like a lipstick-lip balm hybrid as a result, and the finish was glossier and more luminous (without being overtly shimmery/pearly).
They were comfortable and hydrating to wear, though they were shorter-wearing due to the amount of slip, so most shades wore for three hours with a few of the richer and deeper shades lasting almost five hours on me. They had a sweet, vanilla-like scent but no discernible taste.
Browse all of our Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Shine swatches.
Ingredients
Diisostearyl Malate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Ceramide Ng, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Polydecene, Hexyl Laurate, Cholesterol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleic Acid, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, Peg-10 Phytosterol, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sulfate, Saccharin, Vanillin, Fragrance (Parfum), Bht, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 27 (Ci 45410), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Carmine (Ci 75470), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Red
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I really like Intuitive, but do have UD 100°, so that’s a no-go for me.
However, I am crazy about Astonishing! I love that slight icy cool shift it has. Makes it perfect for those 100°+ days coming upon us soon.
What is happening with all the good brands lately? This is not like EL to put out some average lipsticks at all.
I’m surprised to say that I like all of them! I’m usually not one for the type of coverage described, but since they are more opaque, they look like they would work well for me.