Estée Lauder Nutritious Booster Drops for sensitive skin

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- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
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A great choice for sensitive skin; a few serums fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers excellent hydration for your normal skin due to high concentrations of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which effectively moisturize, while niacinamide and dipotassium glycyrrhizate provide moderate benefits for redness and irritation by soothing inflammation.
- The formula is highly suitable for your normal skin type, with niacinamide also offering anti-inflammatory action to further calm your skin.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your sensitive skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your serum in the PM routine, starting 3 times a week before building up to daily use if your skin is happy.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏱ for it to soak in.
- Since your skin is sensitive and easily irritated, apply the serum on completely dry skin to help keep it calm.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the serum too close to your eyes .
Questions and answers
What makes Nutritious Booster Drops a great fit for sensitive skin?
Estée Lauder Nutritious Booster Drops are a great fit because they offer excellent hydration with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while using niacinamide and dipotassium glycyrrhizate to soothe redness and irritation. The formula is very safe and unlikely to cause irritation on sensitive skin due to the lack of harsh ingredients and the presence of calming components.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for sensitive skin?
This treatment is a great fit for sensitive skin because it contains niacinamide and dipotassium glycyrrhizate, which help calm redness and soothe irritation. It is very unlikely to cause irritation due to the lack of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of comforting components.
What does Niacinamide do for sensitive skin?
Niacinamide helps calm sensitive skin by strengthening the skin barrier and reducing redness and irritation. It is very well tolerated and may improve overall comfort and resilience with regular use.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps calm and hydrate sensitive skin while supporting the skin barrier to keep it soft and comfortable. Clinical studies show it improves surface moisture and reduces dryness, roughness, and redness without irritation.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, as it is a serum with actives that works best then for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. It has a great safety profile for sensitive skin with no risks of irritation because it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components.
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol, applying the treatment first to hydrate and calm your skin before layering your retinol. The formula is very safe for sensitive skin and is unlikely to cause irritation due to its soothing ingredients.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. It has a very safe profile with no risks of irritation for sensitive skin.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on sensitive skin, because it lacks harsh ingredients and contains soothing components that keep your skin calm and clear. Its excellent safety profile means it is very well tolerated without triggering irritation.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A topical formulation containing panthenol, niacinamide, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate increased skin hydration by 74.1% and reduced transepidermal water loss by 13.5% at 28 days compared to baseline and untreated control in 35 individuals with xerosis.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Topical application of a postbiotic Saccharomyces and Lactobacillus ferment complex for 28 days significantly modulated the scalp microbiome and achieved a 100% sensitive scalp syndrome alleviation effect in Chinese women with sensitive scalp syndrome.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Phenolic-rich pomegranate peel extract formulated into a serum and mask showed significantly better facial skin lightening efficacy than placebo in 30 volunteers over 28 days.
Planta Medica, 2020Topical application of a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015A topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract significantly reduced skin erythema and melanin compared to a placebo in healthy Asian subjects over 12 weeks.
Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii, 2014
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Hexylene Glycol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Chestnut Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract Soybean Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Punica Granatum Extract Pericarp Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Sucrose, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol Denat, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
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