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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Micro Essence Aquaceutical™ Mist versus L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence .

Published on May 03, 2022

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Essence American Brand United States
Essence French Brand France

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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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Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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 Micro Essence Aquaceutical™ Mist contains this as ingredient number 1.

L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Micro Essence Aquaceutical™ Mist contains this as ingredient number 2.

L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence contains this as ingredient number 5.

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 Micro Essence Aquaceutical™ Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.

L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
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 Micro Essence Aquaceutical™ Mist contains this as ingredient number 24.

L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
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.

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Estée Lauder Micro Essence Aquaceutical™ Mist contains this as ingredient number 29.

L'Oreal Revitalift Crystal Micro-Essence contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

53% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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