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Alternatives to Discontinued Estée Lauder Favorites at Sephora
Estée Lauder has a legacy of creating timeless beauty staples, but when those beloved products vanish from shelves, it’s like losing an old friend. Don’t despair—I’ve rounded up alternatives at Sephora that echo the vibes, shades, and finishes of Estée Lauder’s discontinued icons. From radiant foundations to creamy lipsticks, these swaps will keep your routine on point. Here’s the lineup!
1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup
What It Was: A full-coverage foundation-concealer hybrid, loved for its creamy texture and ability to mask imperfections without feeling heavy. Discontinued shades like “Creamy Ivory” left fans scrambling.
Sephora Alternatives:
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation ($43, 1 oz)
This buildable, full-coverage formula blends seamlessly with a natural finish, mimicking the Double Wear Max’s flawless coverage. Shades like “Y225” offer a light, neutral vibe.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation ($57, 1 oz)
Long-wearing and creamy, this foundation delivers a velvety finish akin to the Max Cover’s camouflaging magic. Try “110 Ivoire C” for a close match.
2. Estée Lauder Pure Color Lipstick (Original Formula)
What It Was: A creamy, pigmented lipstick in classic shades like “Bois de Rose,” retired as the line evolved into newer collections. It was a go-to for rich, everyday color.
Sephora Alternatives:
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in ‘Rose Stiletto’ ($45, 0.13 oz)
This satin-finish lipstick offers a rosy nude that channels “Bois de Rose” with a smooth, luxurious feel—perfect for that Estée elegance.
NARS Audacious Lipstick in ‘Anita’ ($34, 0.14 oz)
A dusty rose with creamy coverage, this shade captures the original Pure Color’s sophisticated neutrality and glide-on texture.
3. Estée Lauder Signature Satin Creme Blush
What It Was: A creamy, blendable blush in shades like “Nude Light,” discontinued but missed for its natural, matte glow.
Sephora Alternatives:
Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in ‘Petal Poppin’ ($24, 0.1 oz)
This lightweight cream blush blends into a soft, neutral flush that mirrors “Nude Light”’s understated radiance.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in ‘Grace’ ($23, 0.25 oz)
A dewy taupe-rose that applies creamy and dries to a natural finish—think Signature Satin vibes with a modern twist.
4. Estée Lauder Lucidity Translucent Loose Powder
What It Was: A finely milled, light-diffusing powder that set makeup with a soft glow, discontinued as Estée shifted powder offerings.
Sephora Alternatives:
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($40, 1 oz)
This iconic powder locks in makeup with a silky, luminous finish, much like Lucidity’s subtle radiance.
Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder ($49, 0.3 oz)
A weightless, soft-focus powder that smooths and sets with a glowy touch—perfect for recreating that Lucidity magic.
5. Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche (Original)
What It Was: A summery, beachy fragrance with coconut, amber, and tiare flower notes, retired as the Bronze Goddess line evolved.
Sephora Alternatives:
Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Eau de Parfum ($295, 1.7 oz)
This luxurious scent blends coconut, florals, and warm amber, echoing the original Bronze Goddess’ sun-kissed allure.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae Cologne Forte ($225, 2.4 oz)
A fresh, solar floral with creamy warmth, this fragrance captures a similar radiant, summery feel.
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