Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ for skin with dark spots
Dimethicone
GlycerinLow
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for skin with dark spots; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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
- Suboptimal compatibility for your normal skin as glycerin and hyaluronic acid offer moderate hydration, which is not directly relevant to your main goal of pigmentation. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract provides soothing benefits, which are supportive but not primary for your concerns.
- The product offers general skincare benefits for normal skin, but the humectant action of glycerin and hyaluronic acid does not address pigmentation concerns.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it too hard so it absorbs nicely.
- For the best moisture, you can apply it when your skin is slightly damp. This helps your skin stay soft and happy.
- Remember to avoid the eye area when applying. Always do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 8.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry, mature, and combination skin frequently praise this cream for its ability to provide deep hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. Many reviewers report visible improvements in skin texture, noting increased firmness, a plump feel, and a radiant glow. Some users find the strong floral fragrance irritating.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly into the skin”
- “Rich cream that melts in”
- “Non-greasy finish”
- “Great under makeup”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Keeps skin hydrated all day”
- “Leaves face feeling plump and soft”
- “Eliminated my dry patches instantly”
- “Moisturizing but not heavy”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “Very expensive for the amount”
- “Pricey but worth it”
- “Hard to justify the cost”
- “Wish it was more affordable”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells luxurious and expensive”
- “Light, lovely floral scent”
- “Enjoy the spa-like fragrance”
Skin firming Sometimes Noted
- “Skin looks more lifted”
- “Noticeable radiance and glow”
- “Softens fine lines”
- “Texture feels smoother”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Scent is too overpowering”
- “Fragrance irritated my sensitive eyes”
- “Smell lingers too long”
- “Prefer unscented skincare”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Caused small bumps on forehead”
- “Made me break out”
- “Allergic reaction to the perfume”
Not rich enough Rarely Noted
- “Not moisturizing enough for winter”
- “Need to reapply on very dry days”
- “Expected it to be thicker”
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Questions and answers
Why is Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ a weak match for skin with dark spots?
Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ is a weak match because its ingredients provide basic moisture and soothing care rather than fading dark spots. A moisturizing treatment for skin with dark spots needs effective brightening ingredients that align with pigmentation goals alongside hydrating components.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for skin with dark spots?
This cream is a weak match for dark spots because its glycerin and hyaluronic acid only provide moderate hydration rather than targeting pigmentation. Skin with dark spots needs effective brightening ingredients, soothing components, antioxidants, niacinamide, and peptides.
What does Water do for skin with dark spots?
Water is unlikely to directly reduce dark spots on its own, but staying properly hydrated helps maintain overall skin health and supports the skin barrier. To effectively target dark spots, your skincare routine also needs specialized antioxidant substances and brightening ingredients like niacinamide.
What does Dimethicone do for skin with dark spots?
Dimethicone does not directly fade dark spots, but it helps protect the skin and keeps it smooth while you use targeted treatments. To properly address dark spots, this skin type needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or retinoids paired with daily sun protection.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your evening routine, right after your treatment serum and before your nighttime moisturizer. Because your skin has dark spots, a product of this type needs targeted brightening ingredients and dark spot correctors to effectively fade discoloration.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying it either before or after your retinol treatment to keep your skin soft and calm. This moisturizer has an excellent safety profile with very low risk of irritation, making it a gentle option to pair with active ingredients.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to keep your skin hydrated and smooth. Consistent daily application helps support overall skin moisture and barrier function.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for skin with dark spots, as it has an excellent safety profile with a low risk of irritation. Skin with dark spots needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade dark spots.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body because it has a very safe profile with no harsh ingredients. It is unlikely to cause irritation on thin or sensitive areas.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Why other moisturizers fit skin with dark spots better
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Topical oxidized glutathione significantly decreases the skin melanin index and improves moisture content, smoothness, wrinkle formation, and elasticity compared to placebo in healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014Topical 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, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caffeine, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Pca, Hydrolyzed Algin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Chamomile Flower Extract
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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