Estée Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam
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CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Lauramidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteth-20, cholesterol, glycol distearate, lauramidopropyl betaine, lauric acid, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, sodium cocoyl isethionate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, LinaloolMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateButylene glycol~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolLauramidopropyl betaine~4.3–5.2%
Glycol distearate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateGlycerin~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSucrose~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractLens esculenta fruit extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSilybum marianum extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractCocos nucifera oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractCaffeine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCholesterol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCeteth-20~0.5–0.75%
Sodium pca~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaAlgae extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Algae extractPolyquaternium-10~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Sodium lactate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesSodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLauric acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPeg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateMethyldihydrojasmonate~0.25–0.45%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Bht~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Butylene glycol, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Glycol distearate, Glycerin, Sucrose, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Silybum marianum extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Caffeine, Cholesterol, Ceteth-20, Sodium pca, Algae extract, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium lactate, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Sodium chloride, Lauric acid, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Titanium dioxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Estée LauderAdvanced Night Micro Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | GenabellePink Cloud Cleansing Foam | CeraVeHydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser | CliniqueSonic Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $18.90 | $10.98 | $26.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 17 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Ceramide Np | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
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