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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Cleansing Balm with Lipid-Rich Oil Infusion
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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Cleansing Balm with Lipid-Rich Oil Infusion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Advanced Night Repair Cleansing Balm with Lipid-Rich Oil Infusion”
Source: Estee Lauder

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.2–4.9%
Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.2–3.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Linalool
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Silybum marianum extractMight be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin toneHigh~1–1.45%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower extractA 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 irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
MethyldihydrojasmonateUsed as a fragrance. Smells similar to jasmineHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4.6–6.9%est.
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.2–4.9%est.
Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Polygonum cuspidatum root extractA 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 productMedium~0.6–1.4%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~22–33%est.
Algae extractPlant 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 yet3/5~0.85–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~5.9–8.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.6–6.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~3.2–4.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyethylene~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Water~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Silybum marianum extract~1–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone

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Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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

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Algae extract~0.85–1.25%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

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

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Methyldihydrojasmonate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Smells similar to jasmine

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Bht~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl palmitate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Polyethylene, Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate, Water, Silybum marianum extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Algae extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Tocopherol, Bht, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol

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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.

  1. 1
    Nuclear Factor Kappa B Inhibition as a Therapeutic Target of Nutraceuticals in Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Related Inflammationsciencedirect.com
  2. 2
    Resveratrol as an active ingredient for cosmetic and dermatological applications: a reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Evaluation of Skin Irritation and Acute and Subacute Oral Toxicity of Lavandula angustifolia Essential Oils in Rabbit and Micencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Assessment report on Lavandula angustifolia Mill., aetheroleum and Lavandula angustifolia Mill., flos ema.europa.eu
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Cleansing Balm with Lipid-Rich Oil Infusion
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