Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Lightweight Moisturizer Creme
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Re-Nutriv Lightweight Moisturizer Creme”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Helps reduce the look of fine dry lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Squalane~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Stearic acid~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidDiethylhexyl adipate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diethylhexyl adipateGlyceryl stearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePolybutene~1–1.3%
Stearyl alcohol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSesamum indicum seed oil~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilPolydecene~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl esters~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl estersGlycol stearate~0.6–0.9%
Cholesterol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbyl palmitate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateEthylhexyl stearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateTriethanolamine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineEthylhexyl palmitate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateParaffin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateIsodecyl neopentanoate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateStearamide amp~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Carbomer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.2%
Caramel~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 14700~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Squalane, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Stearic acid, Diethylhexyl adipate, Glyceryl stearate, Polybutene, Stearyl alcohol, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Polydecene, Cetyl esters, Glycol stearate, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Paraffin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Stearamide amp, Dimethicone, Parfum, Disodium edta, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Caramel, Ci 19140, Ci 14700
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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