Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro for dry sensitive skin
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Acetyl Hexapeptide-9
Caffeine
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 moderate hydration for your dry and sensitive skin, as hyaluronic acid and glycerin provide humectant benefits while squalane offers emollient support. These ingredients are generally well-tolerated and help to improve skin moisture levels.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits that are supportive for dry or flaky skin and sensitivity, but it is not specialized enough to directly address these concerns.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
Questions and answers
How well does ESTĒE LAUDER Perfectionist Pro work for dry sensitive skin?
ESTĒE LAUDER Perfectionist Pro works reasonably well for dry sensitive skin by offering moderate hydration and a safe profile without harsh ingredients. However, it is not specialized enough to directly address severe dryness, and dry skin requires a moisturizing treatment rich in intensive hydrating agents and soothing extracts that deeply nourish and enhance skin barrier function.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin help keep your dry sensitive skin soft by drawing in moisture, while squalane smooths and softens the surface. This treatment works for your skin, but dry skin needs a product that also features rich soothing extracts and deeply nourishing ingredients to fully target dryness and flakiness.
What does Argireline do for dry sensitive skin?
Argireline helps smooth fine lines and keeps skin soft, but dry sensitive skin needs added moisture and soothing ingredients to feel fully comfortable. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used as directed, yet a product of this type for dry sensitive skin needs rich hydrators and calming agents to prevent dryness and protect the skin barrier.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
What does Acetyl Hexapeptide-9 do for dry sensitive skin?
Acetyl Hexapeptide-9 helps smooth out fine lines and supports skin structure for a more youthful look. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation, making it a gentle option for delicate skin types.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. A daily routine with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane helps improve skin moisture levels.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying the treatment first and following it with retinol, or using it as a step in your evening routine. This helps keep your skin soft and comfortable while you use retinol, as the formula is safe and unlikely to cause irritation.
How often should I use this treatment?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. It is safe for your dry and sensitive skin and is unlikely to cause irritation.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your dry and sensitive skin. The formula is safe and free from harsh ingredients, meaning it carries no significant risks of irritation or clogged pores.
Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, you can use this moisturizing treatment on the thin skin around the eyes and on your body. Its safe formula is unlikely to cause irritation on sensitive skin areas, though dry skin needs a product with richer oils and soothing extracts to fully target dryness and sensitivity.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and tripeptide-10 citrulline demonstrated antiwrinkle efficacy and decreased transepidermal water loss in twenty-four healthy volunteers compared to control groups, though synergistic effects between the two peptides remained unclear.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021
Why other moisturizers fit dry sensitive skin better
A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000A cream containing panthenol, prebiotics, and probiotic lysate improved facial sensitive skin symptoms and skin barrier function in 110 participants over 28 days.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Hexapeptide-9, Caffeine, Hyaluronic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Yeast Extract, Sodium Pca, Glycerin, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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.
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