What Colour Is Estée Lauder 2N1 Desert Beige?

Estée Lauder 2N1 Desert Beige is a Double Wear foundation shade with a neutral undertone. Its first digit, 2, puts it one step deeper than the 1 group that includes 1N1 Ivory Nude and 1N2 Ecru.

Reading the code

• 2: the depth, on a scale that runs from light to deep.
• N: neutral undertone, not strongly pink or golden.
• 1: the position within that depth and undertone group.

Nearby shades

On the Estée Lauder range, 1N2 Ecru sits just before it and 3N1 Ivory Beige just after it. If Desert Beige looks a little pale or deep on you, those are the two neighbours to try.

How to test it

Swatch along your jawline in daylight rather than on your hand, and wait a few minutes to see how the foundation settles. A shade that disappears into your neck is a good match.

Shade names and formulas can change, so check the current listing before you buy.

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