Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment

Name: Estée Lauder - Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment
Brand: Estée Lauder

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
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KEY INGREDIENTS

retinol
ascorbic acid
acetyl hexapeptide-8
algae extract
borago officinalis seed oil
butyrospermum parkii butter
caffeine
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetearyl alcohol
cholesterol
dimethicone
faex
gelidiella acerosa extract
glycerin
hypnea musciformis extract
sigesbeckia orientalis extract
silica
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
sodium hyaluronate
stearyl dimethicone
tocopherol
yeast extract
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Also includes anti-oxidants, plumping Hyaluronic Acid and collagen amplifiers."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
acetyl hexapeptide-8	MEDIUM
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Evens skin tone and spots visibly and significantly."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
hydrolyzed rice extract	LOW
ascorbic acid	HIGH

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This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Estée Lauder Research brings you a patented, modern retexturizing formula."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: algae extract, faex.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
stearyl dimethicone	HIGH
simmondsia chinensis seed oil	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
caffeine	LOW
borago officinalis seed oil	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
sigesbeckia orientalis extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
caprylyl methicone A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin	4.8% - 5.9%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	4.4% - 5.4%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	3.3% - 4%
butyrospermum parkii butter A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals	2.5% - 3.1%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2% - 2.5%
stearyl dimethicone Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	1.7% - 2.1%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	1.5% - 1.8%
simmondsia chinensis seed oil Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.	1.3% - 1.5%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	0.9% - 1.1%
peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer Helps water and oil mix together	0.65% - 1%
arachidyl alcohol Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency	0.55% - 0.85%
algae extract Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet	0.55% - 0.8%
cetearyl olivate Helps oil and water mix together	0.45% - 0.65%
borago officinalis seed oil A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration	0.4% - 0.6%
sigesbeckia orientalis extract A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound	0.3% - 0.6%
retinol Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
whey protein A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin	0.35% - 0.6%
hypnea musciformis extract Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.5%
caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes	0.25% - 0.45%
gelidiella acerosa extract An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties	0.25% - 0.45%
cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin	0.25% - 0.5%
acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.2% - 0.35%
hydrolyzed rice extract A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing	0.2% - 0.35%
sorbitan oleate Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.4%
behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient	0.25% - 0.45%
octadecene	0.2% - 0.35%
yeast extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin	0.2% - 0.35%
faex Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.35%
yeast extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin	0.2% - 0.35%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.2% - 0.4%
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish	0.2% - 0.35%
arachidyl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.4%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.2% - 0.4%
hydroxyethylcellulose Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures	0.2% - 0.4%
tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself	0.2% - 0.4%
ascorbic acid The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.4%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	0.3% - 0.55%
polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.4%
sorbitan isostearate Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.4%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium bisulfite A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.25%
bht A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
sorbic acid A preservative	0.15% - 0.3%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.25%
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