PRODUCT REVIEW

Estée Lauder Revitalising Supreme + Global Anti-ageing Wake Up Balm

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.45%Dimethicone 1.5% - 1.9%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Estée Lauder - Revitalising Supreme + Global Anti-ageing Wake Up Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (acetyl glucosamine, acetyl hexapeptide-8, algae extract, artemia extract and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Algae extract, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45%). 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. Peptides 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxide, stearic acid and caprylic/capric triglyceride

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 this moisturizer 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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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Revitalising Supreme + Global Anti-ageing Wake Up Balm

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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.

acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.45%

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

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45%

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

algae extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The Estée Lauder Revitalising Supreme + Anti-Ageing Wake Up Balm is a velvety, multi-action moisturiser.

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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, artemia extract.

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, algae extract.

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

sucrose 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.45%

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

Evens skin tone

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

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.

acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.45%

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

narcissus tazetta bulb extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

acetyl glucosamine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Exfoliation

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

dimethicone 1.5% - 1.9%

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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Potential irritants

limonium vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract 0.7% - 1%

Irritation risk:

An essential oil that can be irritating

parfum 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

laminaria digitata extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

hexyldecyl stearate 4.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product feeling on the skin and help soften its upper layer

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Hexyldecyl stearate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Limonium vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Narcissus tazetta bulb extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Artemia extract, Whey protein, Caffeine, Sorbitol, Unknown, Tuna extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Algae extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Hdi/ppg/polycaprolactone crosspolymer, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Sucrose, Acetyl glucosamine, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Cetearyl glucoside, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Polysorbate 80, Isoceteth-20, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Hexylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Stearic acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Silica, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides

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Key ingredients	acetyl glucosamine acetyl hexapeptide-8 +9 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more Other: palmitoyl oligopeptide petrolatum +4 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +5 more Other: niacinamide acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +12 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +7 more Other: palmitoyl oligopeptide phytosphingosine +12 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +7 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 +15 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +6 more Other: niacinamide linoleic acid +14 more	Common: acetyl glucosamine acetyl hexapeptide-8 +6 more Other: linoleic acid petrolatum +12 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +5 more Other: linoleic acid cholesterol +11 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 acetyl glucosamine +3 more Other: salicylic acid acetyl octapeptide-3 +18 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 arginine +13 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? limonium vulgare flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +9 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +28 more	tbhq Has skin benefit? nelumbo nucifera flower extract Has skin benefit? +36 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? hexyldecyl stearate Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +100 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Estée Lauder Revitalising Supreme + Global Anti-ageing Wake Up Balm

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

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