"Estée Lauder - Advanced Time Zone SPF 15- Normal/Combination Skin" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octinoxate 7.50% (declared) and octisalate 5.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection
Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

* Actively helps skin boost its natural support structure to reduce the look of lines and wrinkles.

Source: Estee Lauder

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, vitis vinifera seed extract. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

decarboxy carnosine hcl 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Our revolutionary Tri-HA Cell Signaling ComplexTM helps skin boost its natural production of line-plumping hyaluronic acid by 182% in just 3 days .

Source: Estee Lauder

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: faex, glycerin.

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: dimethicone, cholesterol.

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

dimethicone 2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

sodium lactate 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

triolein 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

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

The following ingredients - decarboxy carnosine hcl also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

decarboxy carnosine hcl 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed

punica granatum fruit juice 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A fruit juice. Might have some anti-oxidant properties but is unlikely to have any benefit when used in skincare

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation.

Source: Sephora

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

hydrolyzed rice extract 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing

acetyl glucosamine 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

yeast extract 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

acetyl glucosamine 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

rosmarinus officinalis extract 0.1% - 0.2%

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Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria digitata extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl myristate, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Centaurium erythraea extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Tamarindus indica seed extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Hydrolyzed rice extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Selaginella tamariscina extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Limonium vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract, Whey protein, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Cetyl alcohol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyethylene, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Punica granatum fruit juice, Cholesterol, Sucrose, Linoleic acid, Caffeine, Acetyl glucosamine, Linolenic acid, Adenosine phosphate, Lactoperoxidase, Phospholipids, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Glucose oxidase, Peg-100 stearate, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Triolein, Behenyl alcohol, Phytantriol, Trehalose, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Pentylene glycol, Hdi/ppg/polycaprolactone crosspolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Sodium pca, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Polysorbate 80, Glucose, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium lactate, Phytosteryl canola glycerides, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Potassium sulfate, Decarboxy carnosine hcl, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Cyclodextrin, Carbomer, Hexylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Parfum, Silica, Guaiacol, Manganese chloride, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol

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WIMJ similarity score		48%	45%	43%	43%	41%	41%	40%	40%	40%	36%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 30	SPF 25	SPF 40	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 45
Key ingredients	acetyl hexapeptide-8 linoleic acid +25 more	Common: linoleic acid acetyl glucosamine +9 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +7 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside copper gluconate +13 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 linoleic acid +10 more Other: phytosphingosine carthamus tinctorius seed oil +9 more	Common: linoleic acid acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil hyaluronic acid +2 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: linoleic acid acetyl hexapeptide-8 +11 more Other: urea butyloctyl salicylate +10 more	Common: linoleic acid acetyl hexapeptide-8 +7 more Other: urea palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +16 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine dimethicone +3 more Other: retinol palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 oligopeptide-32 +12 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? limonium vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? +29 more	polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	limonene Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +30 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract Has skin benefit? +38 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? +19 more	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +87 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +61 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +96 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +75 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +30 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +54 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +59 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +39 more

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Estée Lauder Advanced Time Zone SPF 15- Normal/Combination Skin

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

Sun protection

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