Estée Lauder Soft Clean - Silky Hydrating Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Urea + 14 moreWorks well
“Gentle toning lotion cushions your skin, leaving it feeling soft, supple, luxuriously hydrated.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: squalane, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, urea
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~40–60%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silanePolysorbate 20~3.4–5.2%
Leontopodium alpinum extract~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Passiflora incarnata flower extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lythrum salicaria extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare germ extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
More about Triticum vulgare germ extractHordeum vulgare extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractSucrose~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about SucroseCaffeine~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineCholesterol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhospholipids~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.8%
Sodium pca~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaTrehalose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseLinoleic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Linoleic acidUrea~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaGlycerin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 glycolPetrolatum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumSqualane~0.15–0.55%
- 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 SqualanePolyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyquaternium-51~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTromethamine~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Polysorbate 20, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Passiflora incarnata flower extract, Lythrum salicaria extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Sucrose, Caffeine, Cholesterol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium pca, Trehalose, Linoleic acid, Urea, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Petrolatum, Squalane, Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate, Polyquaternium-51, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Parfum, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Estée LauderSoft Clean - Silky Hydrating LotionYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueMoisture Surge Hydro-Infused Lotion | AESTURAATOBARRIER365 Milky Hydro Essence with Hydrating Ceramides for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair | LyniaFace Tonic "Anti-Aging" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | $42.00 | $39.30−$2.70 | $32.15−$9.85 | $13.01−$28.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Glucosamine | Aspartic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 2Celiac Disease & Skin Care Productsbadgut.org
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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