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Estée Lauder skincare

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Estée Lauder is an American skincare brand founded in 1946 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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Estée Lauder is beloved for its comprehensive range of moisturizers, serums, eye products, cleansers, and more, all expertly formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Its products suit acne-prone skin and mature skin best, thanks to the nourishing properties of these trusted ingredients. For targeted concerns, the standout solutions include the Micro Essence Treatment Lotion for acne-prone skin, the DayWear Moisturizer for skin with dark spots, and the Futurist Peptide-Power Serum Primer for mature skin. Ultimately, hyaluronic acid lengthens the effect of botulinum toxin, while glycerin significantly increased skin hydration and barrier function.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

This page covers some of the most popular Estée Lauder products; for the whole Estée Lauder range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 50.3k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Estée Lauder for deep hydration, improved skin radiance, and luxurious textures. The most common complaints are high prices and skin irritation or strong fragrances.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up immediately — Advanced Night Repair”
    • “The formula is incredibly hydrating and leaves my skin feeling smooth. — Re-Nutriv”
    • “texture is dreamy — Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
  • Gentle and non-drying cleansers Mostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip the skin — Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “Doesn't strip my skin — Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser”
  • Lightweight feel Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly into the skin — Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “melts right into skin — Nutritious Melting Soft Creme/Mask”
    • “watery — Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
  • Radiant glow Sometimes Noted
    • “gives me that glass skin look — Advanced Night Repair”
    • “skin looked smoother & glowy — Nutritious Melting Soft Creme/Mask”
    • “Imparts a subtle, healthy sheen that isn't overly oily. — Futurist Peptide-Power Serum Primer”
  • Smoother texture Sometimes Noted
    • “skin feels like a baby's bottom — Advanced Night Repair”
    • “silky smooth — Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
    • “Instantly blurs fine lines. — Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Eye Balm”
  • Makeup base Sometimes Noted
    • “doesn't pill — Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
    • “layers flawlessly under foundation — DayWear Moisturizer”
    • “Concealer glides over flawlessly. — Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Eye Balm”
  • High price point Mostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive for the size — Advanced Night Repair”
    • “too pricey — Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
    • “Very expensive for the amount — Revitalizing Supreme+”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “Scent is too overpowering — Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “strong scent — Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “overpowering scent, like a musty room — DayWear Moisturizer”
  • Lack of results Sometimes Noted
    • “didn't notice any difference — Advanced Night Repair”
    • “just expensive water — Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
    • “Haven't seen the results yet. — Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Eye Balm”
  • Poor packaging design Sometimes Noted
    • “lid is hard to open — Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “Impossible to get out — Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser”
    • “The dropper is glass... it had cracked from use. — Futurist Peptide-Power Serum Primer”

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Questions and answers

Is Estée Lauder good for oily skin?

Yes, Estée Lauder is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Estée Lauder-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention a lightweight feel, and 12 of 14 of the Estée Lauder products on this page list no fragrance.

Is Estée Lauder worth it?

Reviewers often mention the high price point of Est1e Lauder products, yet the brand features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin that support deep hydration. Lovi rates the Est1e Lauder-focused routine High for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

What are Estée Lauder's best products?

Estée Lauder products with the highest fit levels across multiple skin types on this page include the Micro Essence Treatment Lotion and the DayWear Moisturizer. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and lightweight feel as key benefits of these formulations.

Which Estée Lauder moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The best moisturizer on this page for dry skin is Futurist Peptide-Power Serum Primer, followed by Perfectionist Pro and Revitalizing Supreme+.

Does Estée Lauder cause breakouts?

Estée Lauder is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for acne-prone skin and reviewers often note a lightweight feel. Most Estée Lauder products on this page list no fragrance, which helps minimize irritation for sensitive skin.

Is Estée Lauder fragrance-free?

Not all of the Estée Lauder products on this page are fragrance-free, as 12 of the 14 list no fragrance while the DayWear Moisturizer and Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser do contain it.

How do I build a Estée Lauder skincare routine?

To build an Estée Lauder skincare routine for dry skin, follow a step-by-step regimen including Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée, Micro Essence Treatment Lotion, Revitalizing Supreme+, and DayWear Moisturizer in the morning. Lovi rates the Estée Lauder routine High for dry skin.

Where can I buy Estée Lauder, and how much does it cost?

Estée Lauder products on this page are sold at stores in the United Arab Emirates. Prices range from AED 75.44 to AED 605.21, with most items priced between AED 235.20 and AED 397.18.

What are good alternatives to Estée Lauder?

Good alternatives to Estée Lauder include brands with pages on Lovi such as CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines as Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for Estée Lauder routines.

Estée Lauder vs CeraVe: which is better?

CeraVe generally fits better than Estée Lauder, with Lovi rating CeraVe higher for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, and matching its High fit for dry skin. Reviewers also frequently note that Estée Lauder has a high price point.

Who owns Estée Lauder, and where is it from?

Estée Lauder is an American brand founded in 1946, owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

en.wikipedia.orgelcompanies.com

Is Estée Lauder cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Estée Lauder as cruelty-free.

Is Estée Lauder good for dry skin?

Yes, Estée Lauder is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Estée Lauder-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration, and key ingredients like glycerin help provide moisture to keep skin soft.

Which Estée Lauder cleanser is best for oily skin?

The best Estée Lauder cleanser for oily skin is the Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée, which rates Average, followed by the Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser, which rates Caution.

Is Estée Lauder good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Estée Lauder is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often note that the cleansers are gentle and non-drying, and 12 of 14 of the Estée Lauder products on this page list no fragrance.

Which Estée Lauder sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

The Estée Lauder sunscreen that is best for sensitive skin is DayWear Moisturizer, which rates Superior for sensitive skin.

Is Estée Lauder good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Estée Lauder is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention the gentle and non-drying cleansers, and topical hyaluronic acid helps support skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Is Estée Lauder good for skin with dark spots?

Estée Lauder is generally not the top choice for skin with dark spots since most products on this page show a low fit for this concern, though options like the Nutritious Booster Drops and DayWear Moisturizer rate High. Reviewers sometimes note smoother texture and a radiant glow, but the brand is mostly mentioned for providing deep hydration.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Is Estée Lauder good for mature skin?

Yes, Estée Lauder is good for mature skin because the brand offers dedicated routines and products that rate High for this skin type, such as the Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme and the Nutritious Melting Soft Creme/Mask. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient across the products, may help support skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Research behind Estée Lauder's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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