PRODUCT REVIEW

Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Liquid Makeup SPF 20

Works for:

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection
Evens skin tone

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%Linoleic acid 0.25% - 0.5%

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Product summary

We do not recommend "Estée Lauder - Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Liquid Makeup SPF 20" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 53.15$ up to 124.00$ in the United States and for 227.97A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection
Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

With SPF 20, helps defend against UVA and UVB rays, helping maintain skin’s elasticity and density and prevent the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

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This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.2% - 0.35%

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

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.2% - 0.4%

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

olivine extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A mineral, magnesium iron silicate. It can help add minerals to the surface of the skin that might be helpful for its barrier function. It is claimed to be able to support collagen production but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The silky, fluid texture infuses long lasting moisture to keep skin looking fresh and dewy.

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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, dextran.

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: dimethicone, methicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1, trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2

trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

algae extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cholesterol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2% - 2.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

titanium dioxide 0.55% - 0.85%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Skin looks more even.

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This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

magnesium ascorbyl phosphate 0.2% - 0.35%

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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

linoleic acid 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Anti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2% - 2.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

sorbitan sesquioleate 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

isocetyl alcohol 1.8% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

wheat germ glycerides 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

phenyl trimethicone 4.1% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

methyl trimethicone 4% - 4.9%

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A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients

Ingredient list view

Water, Phenyl trimethicone, Methyl trimethicone, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Isocetyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Rhodochrosite extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Magnesium sulfate, Titanium dioxide, Wheat germ glycerides, Tribehenin, Olivine extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Pearl powder, Gold, Ruby powder, Sapphire powder, Nephrite powder, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Algae extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ergothioneine, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Linoleic acid, Laureth-7, Triethyl citrate, Stearic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Propylene carbonate, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-11, Sodium lactate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Sodium pca, Sorbitan isostearate, Sorbitan stearate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Aluminum hydroxide, Methicone, Xanthan gum, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Disteardimonium hectorite, Dextran, Boron nitride, Sodium metabisulfite, Parfum, Bht, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium benzoate, Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate, Chloroxylenol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Datem

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SPF	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 33	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 20	SPF 50
Key ingredients	palmitoyl tripeptide-1 linoleic acid +20 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 dimethicone +5 more Other: gluconolactone palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside camellia sinensis leaf extract +2 more	Common: trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 dextran +5 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +8 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate hydrolyzed algae extract +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +4 more Other: paraffinum liquidum cetyl dimethicone +4 more	Common: dimethicone dimethicone +5 more Other: cyclomethicone cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: ferulic acid gluconolactone +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 dimethicone +2 more Other: retinol acetyl glucosamine +7 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +5 more Other: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: algae extract algae extract +7 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate homosalate +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +20 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	bht Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +7 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? +19 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? centaurea cyanus flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? phenyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +82 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +40 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +43 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +46 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Liquid Makeup SPF 20

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Product summary

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Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

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