Estée Lauder DayWear Glow Boost Jelly Cleanser

Estée Lauder DayWear Glow Boost Jelly Cleanser

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium coco-sulfate + 4 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“DayWear Glow Boost Jelly Cleanser”
Source: Estée Lauder

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

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~11–14%
Sodium coco-sulfateEffect: High~3.4–4.1%
Lauramidopropyl betaineEffect: High~3–3.6%
Myristamidopropyl betaineEffect: High~0.5–0.75%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.4–0.65%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.3–0.5%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Pore-minimizing cleanser”
Source: N/A

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~11–14%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmeticsHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~4.9–5.9%est.
Lauramidopropyl betaine—Medium~3–3.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Chlorella vulgaris extractA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory propertiesMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Chromium hydroxide greenA dyeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Chlorella vulgaris extractA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties3/5~0.7–1.05%est.
Laminaria saccharina extractA seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations3/5~0.6–0.9%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~11–14%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Acrylates copolymer~4.9–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium coco-sulfate~3.4–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauramidopropyl betaine~3–3.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~2–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sucrose~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.7–1.05%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

More about Chlorella vulgaris extract
Laminaria saccharina extract~0.6–0.9%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Caffeine~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Lactoperoxidase~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Sodium pca~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Glucose oxidase~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Potassium hydroxide~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Polysorbate 20~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium chloride~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Potassium phosphate~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the pH of the formulation

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Polyquaternium-7~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Glucose~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Myristamidopropyl betaine~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Parfum~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics

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Chromium hydroxide green~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A dye

More about Chromium hydroxide green
Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium coco-sulfate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Sucrose, 1,2-hexanediol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeine, Lactoperoxidase, Sodium pca, Glucose oxidase, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Sodium chloride, Potassium phosphate, Polyquaternium-7, Glucose, Myristamidopropyl betaine, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Linalool, Disodium edta, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Chromium hydroxide green

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