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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II versus Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir .

Published on July 09, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both serums. They have a total of 11 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, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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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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Buy Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

Starts at $41.89
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Starts at $85.00

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 (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
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 Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 1.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Liked

Methyl Gluceth-20 is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin.

It is created by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 3.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
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 Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 6.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 7.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 42.

5
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Mixed

Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.

It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.

As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 17.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
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 Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 19.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 21.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 51.

8
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.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 30.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 31.

9
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 33.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 25.

10
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 37.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 44.

11
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 Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 38.

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

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13% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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