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Estée Lauder skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

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?

Lovi rates Estée Lauder Average for oily skin. The Estée Lauder products on this page are mostly free of fragrance, though DayWear Moisturizer and Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser do contain it.

Is Estée Lauder worth it?

Estée Lauder may be worth it for shoppers seeking deep hydration and gentle cleansers, though reviewers often mention a high price point. Lovi rates the Estée Lauder-focused routine High for dry skin and acne-prone skin.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

What are Estée Lauder's best products?

Estée Lauder products on this page such as Micro Essence Treatment Lotion and Nutritious Melting Soft Creme/Mask stand out with Superior fit levels for multiple skin types. Key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin help provide deep hydration.

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

Which Estée Lauder moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Among the moisturizers on this page for dry skin, Futurist Peptide-Power Serum Primer is the best with a High fit, followed by Perfectionist Pro and Revitalizing Supreme+ which both rate Average.

Does Estée Lauder cause breakouts?

Estée Lauder products on this page are unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin as High for the brand's focused routines. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration without clogging pores, supporting clearer skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Is Estée Lauder fragrance-free?

Not all Estée Lauder products on this page are fragrance-free, as 12 of the 14 list no fragrance while DayWear Moisturizer and Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser include it. Reviewers sometimes note a strong fragrance among the selection.

How do I build a Estée Lauder skincare routine?

To build an Estée Lauder skincare routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée cleanser, followed by the Micro Essence Treatment Lotion, Revitalizing Supreme+ moisturizer, and DayWear Moisturizer sunscreen. In the evening, use the Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion as a pre-cleanser, repeat the cleanser and toner, apply the Perfectionist Pro serum, and finish with the moisturizer. Once a week, add the Nutritious Melting Soft Creme/Mask into your evening steps before the serum and moisturizer.

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

Estée Lauder products on this page are available in stores in the Netherlands. Prices range from €32.90 to €94.39, with most items falling between €36.90 and €85.99.

What are good alternatives to Estée Lauder?

CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Estée Lauder because they have similar brand pages on Lovi.

Estée Lauder vs CeraVe: which is better?

CeraVe generally offers a better fit than Estée Lauder across most skin types, as Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routines as Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin while Estée Lauder routines are rated High or Average. For dry skin, both brands share a High fit level according to Lovi.

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 works well for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Estée Lauder-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention deep hydration across the range, and 12 of 14 of the Estée Lauder products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which Estée Lauder cleanser is best for oily skin?

Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée is the best Estée Lauder cleanser for oily skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser is another option, though Lovi rates it with Caution for this skin type.

Is Estée Lauder good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Estée Lauder rates High for sensitive skin within the brand-focused routines. Most of the Estée Lauder products on this page list no fragrance, though the DayWear Moisturizer and the Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser do contain it.

Which Estée Lauder sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

DayWear Moisturizer is the Estée Lauder sunscreen on this page that rates Superior for sensitive skin.

Is Estée Lauder good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Estée Lauder is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. The selection of Estée Lauder products on this page helps deliver deep hydration while remaining gentle, and key ingredients like hyaluronic acid may help support skin healing.

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

Is Estée Lauder good for skin with dark spots?

Estée Lauder is generally not the top choice for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates most of its products Low for this concern. However, Micro Essence Treatment Lotion, Nutritious Booster Drops, and DayWear Moisturizer do rate High, and key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin help provide deep hydration.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Is Estée Lauder good for mature skin?

Yes, Estée Lauder is well-suited for mature skin, as the brand-focused routines rate High for this skin type and feature products like Revitalizing Supreme+ and the Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme. Topical treatments containing hyaluronic acid may help improve 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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