Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Product Summary
"Estée Lauder - Micro Essence Treatment Lotion with Bio-Ferment" is effective for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 1.70% - 2.50%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.45% - 1.10%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- Humectants (trehalose 0.15% - 0.55%, betaine 0.35% - 0.85%, sodium hyaluronate 1.20% - 1.80%, acetyl glucosamine 1.40% - 2.10%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 1.70% - 2.50% and lactobacillus ferment 2.10% - 3.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 55.00£ up to 752.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 75.00A$ up to 182.58A$ in Australia, from 57.65$ up to 122.00$ in the United States, from 96.30CA$ up to 152.00CA$ in Canada, for 930.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 94.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It soothes, brightens, encourages cell renewal and gives your skin a leg up when locking in hydration.
Source: Escentual
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:
algae extract, 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: algae extract, palmitic acid.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Estée Lauder, Micro Essence This innovative lotion strengthens the skin's foundation to reveal a fresh, youthful glow.
Source: Allbeauty
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - zinc pca - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 62/100.
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Key Actives
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
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
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
Comedogenic ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
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
All ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
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
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
Ingredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Behenic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Sucrose, Montmorillonite, Silybum marianum extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Algae extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Caffeine, Zinc pca, Peg-3 distearate, Kaolin, Parfum, Disodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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