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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 Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate .

Published on January 01, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain 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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Serum Japanese Brand Japan

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 $47.90

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
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.

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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.

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
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.

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 36.

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 31.

5
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.

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

35% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate 37 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
KelliStauning_298's avatar

KelliStauning_298

12 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

intense moisturizer, smoother, and doesn't peel off

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