Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment

Name: Estée Lauder - Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment
Brand: Estée Lauder

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
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KEY INGREDIENTS

acetyl glucosamine
acetyl hexapeptide-8
betaine
bifida ferment lysate
caffeine
glycerin
glycine soja seed extract
lactobacillus ferment
laminaria saccharina extract
sodium hyaluronate
trehalose
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Charged by the patented Micro-Nutrient Bio-Ferment, the formula plumps skin, blurring the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
acetyl glucosamine	HIGH
acetyl hexapeptide-8	MEDIUM
glycine soja seed extract	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: bifida ferment lysate, glycine soja seed extract.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
acetyl glucosamine	HIGH
bifida ferment lysate	LOW
glycine soja seed extract	LOW

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"Cherry Blossom and Sake Lees are blended with Cherry Yeast to soothe the complexion, rebalancing and rehydrating the visage."

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WIMJ summary

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
trehalose	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (bifida ferment lysate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
bifida ferment lysate	MEDIUM
caffeine	LOW
glycine soja seed extract	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
anthemis nobilis flower extract
caffeine
glycine soja seed extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
bifida ferment lysate Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect	5.3% - 8%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	3.7% - 5.6%
butylene glycol 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	2.8% - 4.1%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.2% - 3.2%
lactobacillus ferment A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative	1.7% - 2.5%
betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	1.4% - 2.1%
prunus lannesiana flower extract	1.2% - 1.8%
anthemis nobilis flower extract 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	1% - 1.45%
laminaria saccharina extract 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	0.85% - 1.25%
oryza sativa lees extract	0.5% - 1.15%
caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes	0.4% - 0.95%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.35% - 0.85%
acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.35% - 0.75%
trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.75%
acetyl glucosamine 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	0.3% - 0.7%
glycine soja seed extract An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.	0.35% - 0.8%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.2% - 0.8%
peg-75 Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.	0.15% - 0.6%
ppg-5-ceteth-20 A solvent with some emollient properties	0.15% - 0.6%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.1% - 0.5%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.1% - 0.45%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.5%
tromethamine Helps adjust pH in products	0.1% - 0.35%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.05% - 0.3%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.05% - 0.25%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.05% - 0.25%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.05% - 0.25%
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