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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum versus Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate .

Published on August 19, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 17.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Tripeptide-32 is made up of amino acids proline, serine, and threonine. Amino acids are used by the skin to create proteins and a healthy skin barrier.

Having a healthy and hydrated skin barrier helps the skin look plump and firm.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.

Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.

As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is from the Roman Chamomile flower.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract helps soothe the skin and contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does:

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Algin.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

Learn more about Squalane

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 45.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.

However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.

Learn more about BHA

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 50.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 51.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 49.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 53.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 14700 is a synthetic red dye.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 55.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

37% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum 43 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 6 reviews
NSmith's Avatar'
Feb 15, 2024

Received a sample with purchase at Ulta. The serum feels nice, but ultimately is not worth the money. There are other products that can do the same for less.

Received a sample with purchase at Ulta. The serum feels nice, but ultimately is not worth the money. There are other products that can do the same for less.

Expensive
Sticky
rodney's Avatar'
Apr 20, 2024

helps so much with dryness from tretinoin + very hydrating

helps so much with dryness from tretinoin + very hydrating

Expensive
Hydrating
Light Scent
Works Well

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate 56 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
LynnG's Avatar'
Oct 25, 2023

I’ve used this since it was first launched.

I’ve used this since it was first launched.

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