PRODUCT REVIEW
Estée Lauder Hydrationist - Maximum Moisture Creme
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
With our exclusive Sustainable Moisture ComplexTM, Hydrationist leaves skin youthful and healthy looking.
adenosine phosphate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.35% -
0.6%
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
atelocollagen
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A protein that helps to attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hydrationist .
faex
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
2.4% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
linolenic acid
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
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Anti-blemish
chitosan
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
acetyl carnitine hcl
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in decreasing sebum production making the skin less oily. Is claimed to be able to support ceramide production in skin that leads to better hydration, but evidence is lacking. Is able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Anti-oxidation
ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A potent anti-oxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and protect from harmful effects of sun exposure, even though more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness in topical applications
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
chitosan
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
citrus reticulata peel extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A likely irritant. Might have some anti-oxidant activity, but is mostly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products
humulus lupulus extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
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Comodogenic ingredients
padina pavonica thallus extract
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
algae extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-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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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
yeast extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Evens skin tone
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
yeast extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Evens skin tone
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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Potential irritants
citrus reticulata peel extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A likely irritant. Might have some anti-oxidant activity, but is mostly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products
humulus lupulus extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
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Comodogenic ingredients
padina pavonica thallus extract
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
algae extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-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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All ingredients
dimethicone
5.7% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
isononyl isononanoate
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Isononyl isononanoate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Di-c12-15 alkyl fumarate, Steareth-2, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Polysilicone-11, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Haberlea rhodopensis leaf extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Beta vulgaris, Hydrolyzed rice extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra leaf extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Algae extract, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Hydroxypropyltrimonium honey, Hordeum vulgare extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Steareth-21, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Saccharide isomerate, Phytantriol, Pentylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-10 dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Unknown, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Trehalose, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Cocos nucifera oil, Polysorbate 80, Sodium pca, Phenyl trimethicone, Sodium hyaluronate, Linolenic acid, Adenosine phosphate, Linoleic acid, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Acetyl carnitine hcl, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cyclodextrin, Punica granatum fruit juice, Atelocollagen, Silica, Chitosan, Sphingolipids, Caprylyl glycol, Dextrin, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Carbomer, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Zea mays oil, Parfum, Stearyl alcohol, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol manganese chloride, Silica dimethyl silylate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Public Report: 2-Butenedioic acid (2E)-, di-C12-15-alkyl esters (INCI Name: Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate)
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- 5: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Steareth-2,-4,-6,-7,-10,-11,-13,-15, and-20
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Skin benefits of a myconoside-rich extract from resurrection plant Haberlea rhodopensis
- Nuclear Factor Kappa B Inhibition as a Therapeutic Target of Nutraceuticals in Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Related Inflammation
- Resveratrol as an active ingredient for cosmetic and dermatological applications: a review
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The Topical Effect of Grape Seed Extract 2% Cream on Surgery Wound Healing
- Review of the Pharmacological Effects of Vitis vinifera (Grape) and its Bioactive Constituents: An Update
- Assessment report on Glycyrrhiza glabra L. and/or Glycyrrhiza inflata Bat. and/or Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch., radix
- The treatment of atopic dermatitis with licorice gel
- AMAZON RAINFOREST COSMETICS: CHEMICAL APPROACH FOR QUALITY CONTROL
- Celiac Disease & Skin Care Products
- Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Functional Ingredients of Barley Grass for Chronic Diseases in Human Beings
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Effects of adenosine 5'-monophosphate on epidermal turnover
- Targeting adenosine receptors to prevent inflammatory skin diseases
- The Permeability Barrier in Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency: Evidence for a Direct Role for Linoleic Acid in Barrier Function
- Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
- Vitamin D Regulation of Cathelicidin in the Skin: Toward a Renaissance of Vitamin D in Dermatology?
- Off-Label Uses of Topical Vitamin D in Dermatology: A Systematic Review
- The Rationale Behind Topical Vitamin D Analogs in the Treatment of Psoriasis
- Topically applied L-carnitine effectively reduces sebum secretion in human skin
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Cyclodextrins: new drug delivery systems in dermatology
- The Efficacy and Safety of Succinylated Atelocollagen and Adenosine for the Treatment of Periorbital Wrinkles
- Chitosan against cutaneous pathogens
- Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan-alginate nanoparticles: a targeted therapy for cutaneous pathogens
- Chitosan preparations for wounds and burns: antimicrobial and wound-healing effects
- Cosmetics and Cosmeceutical Applications of Chitin, Chitosan and Their Derivatives
- The role of epidermal sphingolipids in dermatologic diseases
- Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, an inhibitor of lipoxygenase, also inhibits cytochrome P-450-mediated monooxygenase activity in rat epidermal and hepatic microsomes.
- Antimutagenic and antitumorigenic activities of nordihydroguaiaretic acid
- Estrogenic activity of an antioxidant, nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA)
- Molecular mechanisms and clinical applications of nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) and its derivatives: An update
- Content of fatty acids in corn (Zea mays L.) oil from Ecuador
- A Synthetic Superoxide Dismutase/Catalase Mimetic (EUK-134) Inhibits Membrane-Damage-Induced Activation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Pathways and Reduces p53 Accumulation in Ultraviolet B-Exposed Primary Human Keratinocytes
- Use of the synthetic superoxide dismutase/catalase mimetic EUK-134 to compensate for seasonal antioxidant deficiency by reducing pre-existing lipid peroxides at the human skin surface