Estée Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher Versus Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher 54 ingredients
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER 34 ingredients
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Estée Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher 54 ingredients
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingMorus Nigra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialCastanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coriandrum Sativum Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Isopentyldiol
HumectantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pantethine
EmollientMethyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-8
HumectantEthyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Sodium Glycinate
Skin ConditioningNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Lactate, Morus Nigra Root Extract, Yeast Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Caffeine, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coriandrum Sativum Oil, Citrus Grandis, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Polyethylene, Isopentyldiol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 20, Pantethine, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, PEG-8, Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal, Phospholipids, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sodium Glycinate, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningPPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Hexyldecanol
EmollientGlyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, CI 19140, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Caffeine, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Citral, Hexyldecanol, Glyceryl Isostearate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
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.
Learn more about CaffeineSodium 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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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Estée Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher 54 ingredients
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER 34 ingredients
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Estée Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher 54 ingredients
I've been using Idealist since it first came out in 2000, and have loved it ever since. They've discontinued just this year, and I'm now desperate for any stock left, or for EL to bring it back...
I loved this stuff so much until they changed it to a plastic bottle cuz it also felt like they changed the formulation a bit at the same time. And then now of course it’s gone. Still dream of what that first formulation did for me 🥹
