Estée Lauder Swiss Performing Extract Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“When skin needs comfort and feels dry, this milky-soft fluid infuses it with replenishing hydration.”
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:
soluble collagen, butylene glycol.
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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~45–55%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~9.5–11.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilButylene glycol~4.3–5.2%
- 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 glycolPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSqualane~2.2–2.7%
- 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 SqualanePropylene glycol dipelargonate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Propylene glycol dipelargonatePetrolatum~1.7–2.1%
- 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 PetrolatumHydrogenated vegetable oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilCetyl esters~1.4–1.7%
- 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 estersGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.4%
- 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 stearateIsostearic acid~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidSoluble collagen~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Persea gratissima oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilWheat germ glycerides~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Tocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.9%
- 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 acetateCaprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglycerideDimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- 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 DimethiconeStearyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholStearic acid~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetyl alcohol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholLaureth-23~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Laureth-23Parfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Aminomethyl propanol~0.35–0.65%
Carbomer~0.35–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerLimonene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.3–0.55%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.55%
Geraniol~0.25–0.5%
Citronellol~0.25–0.45%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateIsoeugenol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Butylene glycol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Squalane, Propylene glycol dipelargonate, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cetyl esters, Glyceryl stearate, Isostearic acid, Soluble collagen, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Persea gratissima oil, Wheat germ glycerides, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Dimethicone, Stearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Laureth-23, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl propanol, Carbomer, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Cinnamyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Isoeugenol, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate, Disodium edta, Sodium dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
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 LauderSwiss Performing Extract MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | KaneboFreshel Moisture Emulsion N | ShiseidoPrior High Moisturizing Emulsion - 2 Types | OlayClassic Care Beauty Fluid Essential Moisture Nourishing Day Fluid - Sensitive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | $68.00 | $27.90−$40.10 | $32.04−$35.96 | $9.24−$58.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lysine | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.