Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment versus Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner .
Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on September 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner 25 ingredients
Water • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Propanediol • Butylene Glycol • Lactobacillus Ferment • Oryza Sativa Lees Extract • Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract • Algae Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Acetyl Glucosamine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Caffeine • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Betaine • Maltodextrin • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Citric Acid • Trehalose • Caprylyl Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Peg-75 • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Sucrose • Peg-32 • Gentiana Lutea Root Extract • Silybum Marianum Extract • Algae Extract • Zinc PCA • Sorbitol • Glycerin • Caffeine • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Peg-4 Dilaurate • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Hexylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Peg-6 • Citric Acid • Lauramidopropyl Betaine • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterEstée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 1.
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Algae Extract is derived from Algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractEstée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 8.
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Learn more about CaffeineEstée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 14.
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner contains this as ingredient number 14.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEstée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 20.
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEstée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 22.
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment contains this as ingredient number 28.
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner contains this as ingredient number 25.
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Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner 25 ingredients
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Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Fresh with Sakura Ferment 29 ingredients
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner 25 ingredients
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