Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum versus Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II .
Last updated on February 25, 2024. Published on March 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe serums. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum 59 ingredients
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum 59 ingredients
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum 59 ingredients
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II 40 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Glycereth-26 • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Trametes Versicolor Extract • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Algae Extract • Acetyl Glucosamine • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Resveratrol • Artemia Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sucrose • Trehalose • Salicylic Acid • Peg-75 • Yeast Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Oleth-3 Phosphate • Sorbitol • Caprylyl Glycol • Hordeum Distichon Extract • Oleth-3 • Sodium Polyaspartate • Carbomer • Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract • Caffeine • Oleth-5 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Propylene Glycol Caprylate • Squalane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Choleth-24 • Ceteth-24 • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Lactate • Oryzanol • Sodium PCA • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glucose • Parfum • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Peg-75 • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Cola Acuminata Seed Extract • Hydrolyzed Algin • Pantethine • Caffeine • Lecithin • Tripeptide-32 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Rna • Bisabolol • Glycereth-26 • Squalane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Oleth-3 Phosphate • Caprylyl Glycol • Lactobacillus Ferment • Oleth-3 • Oleth-5 • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Yeast Extract • Choleth-24 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ceteth-24 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Hexylene Glycol • Carbomer • Triethanolamine • Trisodium EDTA • BHA • Xanthan Gum • Phenoxyethanol • CI 14700 • CI 19140
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 7.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Peg-75.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 26.
Oleth-3 Phosphate is created from phosphoric acid and Oleth-3.
It is used as an emulsifier to prevent ingredients from separating.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 21.
Oleth-3 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
The 3 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 11.
Oleth-5 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
The 5 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 24.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 18.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 19.
Choleth-24 comes from the cholesterol of lanolins. It is used as an emulsifier, or to help stabilize other ingredients.
This ingredient is soluble in both water and alcohol.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 43.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 27.
We don't have a description for Ceteth-24.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 44.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 45.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 37.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 50.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 59.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 38.
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Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum 59 ingredients
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II 40 ingredients
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