PRODUCT REVIEW
Estée Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
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What can the product work for?
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Incredibly clear and even-toned.
acetyl glucosamine
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
morus nigra root extract
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and have some skin-lightening effect, but good evidence is missing
yeast extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher
acetyl glucosamine
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
faex
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
0.1% -
0.2%
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
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Anti-aging
acetyl glucosamine
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
palmitoyl oligopeptide
0.15% -
0.3%
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
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
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Anti-oxidation
castanea sativa seed extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals
scutellaria baicalensis extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare typically too low. Can be used for its fragrant properties
yeast extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
The Estée Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher is a resurfacing serum designed to improve the look of skin texture and enlarged pores.
acetyl glucosamine
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
83/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
scutellaria baicalensis extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare typically too low. Can be used for its fragrant properties
lavandula angustifolia extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
laminaria saccharina extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-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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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Potential irritants
scutellaria baicalensis extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare typically too low. Can be used for its fragrant properties
lavandula angustifolia extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
laminaria saccharina extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-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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All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
5.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
dimethicone
4.1% -
5.1%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl glucosamine, Sodium lactate, Morus nigra root extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Scutellaria baicalensis extract, Castanea sativa seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Amorphophallus konjac root powder, Caffeine, Laminaria saccharina extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Salvia sclarea extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Coriandrum sativum extract, Citrus grandis, Citrus grandis extract, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Polyethylene, Isopentyldiol, Phenyl trimethicone, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 20, Pantethine, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Peg-8, Ethyl 2,2-dimethylhydrocinnamal, Phospholipids, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Butylene glycol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Sodium glycinate, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Iron oxides, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tin, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl glucosamine, Sodium lactate, Morus nigra root extract, Yeast extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Scutellaria baicalensis extract, Castanea sativa seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Amorphophallus konjac root powder, Caffeine, Laminaria saccharina extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Salvia sclarea extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Coriandrum sativum extract, Citrus grandis, Citrus grandis extract, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Polyethylene, Isopentyldiol, Phenyl trimethicone, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 20, Pantethine, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Peg-8, Ethyl 2,2-dimethylhydrocinnamal, Phospholipids, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Butylene glycol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Sodium glycinate, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Iron oxides, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- The effect of N-acetyl-glucosamine on stratum corneum desquamation and water content in human skin
- Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefits
- Genomic expression changes induced by topical N-acetyl glucosamine in skin equivalent cultures in vitro
- Incorporation of D-(^H)glucosamine into normal and psoriatic epidermal glycoconjugates
- Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
- Pharmacological Properties of Morus nigra L. (Black Mulberry) as A Promising Nutraceutical Resource
- Tyrosinase Inhibitory Constituents from the Roots of Morus nigra: A Structure-Activity Relationship Study
- 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
- Saw palmetto extract: A dermatologist's perspective
- Wheat in skin care
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Chestnut extract
- Celiac Disease & Skin Care Products
- Preventive and Therapeutic Role of Functional Ingredients of Barley Grass for Chronic Diseases in Human Beings
- Safety Assessment of Brown Algae-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of laminaria saccharina extract on suppressing pigmentation in in-vitro system
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies
- 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)