Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Makeup Primer 1.35 oz — Hydrating, Dewy Finish

Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance™ is a lightweight gel-cream primer that delivers an instant dewy glow while boosting and locking in moisture for smoother makeup application.

This refreshing, watery formula transforms on contact into micro-droplets that hydrate skin, create a breathable barrier, and blur the look of texture so foundation applies more evenly. Formulated with an IonCharged Water Complex and a Triple Moisture Complex—including two types of hyaluronic acid plus glycerin—this primer aims to hydrate immediately and help maintain long-term moisture. It’s free of synthetic fragrance, parabens, phthalates, sulfites, drying alcohols, and mineral oil, and contains over 80% skin-caring ingredients.

How does this primer improve makeup wear during humid or dry conditions?

The watery gel-cream creates a balanced hydrating layer that helps foundation glide on and stay more comfortable across different climates. By reinforcing the skin’s moisture barrier, it reduces patchiness and helps makeup sit smoother for longer.

• Forms a breathable buffer between skin and environment
• Delivers immediate surface hydration to reduce dry patches
• Helps foundation spread evenly for a dewy finish

What key ingredients provide the triple moisture action?

Moisture comes from a focused complex: an IonCharged Water Complex plus a Triple Moisture Complex that pairs two molecular weights of hyaluronic acid with glycerin. Those components attract and hold water at different skin layers for instant plumpness and ongoing hydration.

• Two types of hyaluronic acid deliver both surface and deeper hydration
• Glycerin helps retain moisture and soften skin texture
• IonCharged Water Complex supports spreadability and sensory freshness

Will this change how my skin feels under makeup all day?

The lightweight, non-greasy texture bursts into tiny water droplets on contact, leaving a smooth, revived surface that reduces friction when applying products. Clinical testing shows it hydrates instantly and offers lasting moisture support, helping skin feel comfortable through the day.

• Micro-droplet action smooths uneven texture
• Lightweight finish avoids heaviness or pilling
• Supports barrier strength to help retain hydration

How does it fit into a skincare or makeup routine?

Use after your serum/moisturizer step and before foundation or tinted products. A small amount spreads easily to prime pores and fine lines while adding a luminous, plump base for makeup or a fresh no-makeup glow when worn alone.

• Apply to clean, prepped skin; follow with foundation or SPF
• Works under liquid, cream, and powder foundations
• Can be worn solo for a hydrated, dewy appearance

Who is this for: Estée Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance™ Watery Glow Makeup Primer is suited to anyone seeking a lightweight, hydrating primer that smooths texture and enhances radiance. It’s formulated for all skin types—especially useful for those with thirsty, surface-dry, or texture-prone skin who want a luminous, breathable base for makeup without synthetic fragrance or certain common irritants.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract\Beta Vulgaris\Extrait De Racine De Betterave, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Artemia Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'orge, Polygala Senega Root Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Caffeine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Betaine, Trehalose, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cholesterol, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Methicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Tribehenin, Glucose, Sucrose, Tin Oxide, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Peg-75, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysilicone-11, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Nylon-12, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Nitrate, Potassium Phosphate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Citrate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163) Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.