Guerlain L?Essentiel Natural Glow Foundation SPF20 30ml - 04N Medium

Guerlain L'Essentiel Natural Glow Foundation SPF20 in shade 04N Medium is a long-wearing liquid foundation built on a 97% natural-origin formula, designed to deliver a buildable, naturally glowy finish with skincare-grade ingredients underneath. Shade 04N Medium sits in the middle of the brand's 30-shade range — a medium tone with neutral (balanced between warm and cool) undertones, ideal for skin that neither pulls strongly pink nor strongly yellow.

About Guerlain L'Essentiel

Guerlain has been a Parisian perfumery and skincare house since 1828 and has, since the 1920s, been associated with the bee — the imperial emblem of Napoleon III chosen by founder Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain. L'Essentiel is the brand's modern long-wear foundation line — designed as the everyday workhorse alongside more glamour-driven complexion launches like Parure Gold — with a sustainability narrative built into the formula (the high natural-origin content) and the refillable bottle design.

Key features

• 16-hour wear — designed to hold from morning to evening without breaking down.
• SPF20 — adds an extra layer of broad-spectrum daytime sun protection.
• 97% naturally derived ingredients — a relatively rare formulation for a long-wear foundation.
• Buildable coverage — sheer-to-medium on the first pass; layerable for fuller cover.
• Natural glow finish — neither flat-matte nor overly dewy.
• Refillable bottle — designed to reduce packaging waste over time.
• Free from sulphates and parabens.

Key ingredients

• Tara Extract — botanical that helps support smooth skin texture.
• Red Algae Extract — antioxidant marine extract that helps protect the skin against pollution.
• White Cocoa Bean Extract — supports the skin's natural balance and hydration.
• Glycerin — humectant that hydrates and helps the foundation glide.
• Titanium Dioxide — the broad-spectrum sun filter delivering the SPF20.

Shade — 04N Medium

04N is a medium beige with neutral undertones — well-balanced between warm-yellow and cool-pink. It suits skin tones that read as a mid-shade in natural light, neither porcelain nor distinctly olive or tan. The "N" suffix denotes neutral; the 30-shade range also offers warm (W) and cool (C) options for those whose skin leans one way or the other.

How to use

1. Shake the bottle gently before use.
2. Dispense a pea-sized amount onto the back of the hand.
3. Apply across the centre of the face — forehead, nose, cheeks, chin — and blend outwards using fingers, a foundation brush or a damp sponge.
4. Build a second sheer layer over any areas needing more coverage.
5. Set lightly with powder through the T-zone for longer wear if desired.
6. When the bottle is empty, take it to a Guerlain counter or refill it with the brand's L'Essentiel refill.

Specifications

• Shade: 04N Medium (neutral undertone)
• Size: 30ml
• SPF: 20
• Wear time: Up to 16 hours
• Coverage: Buildable, sheer-to-medium
• Finish: Natural glow
• Brand: Guerlain
• Range: L'Essentiel Natural Glow Foundation
• 97% natural-origin; refillable