Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment versus Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate .
Last updated on February 25, 2024. Published on March 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment 47 ingredients
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate 51 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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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Not Malassezia Safe
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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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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
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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 Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment 47 ingredients
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate 51 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment 47 ingredients
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate 51 ingredients
Water • Caprylyl Methicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Stearyl Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butylene Glycol • Peg-12 Dimethicone/Ppg-20 Crosspolymer • Arachidyl Alcohol • Algae Extract • Cetearyl Olivate • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Retinol • Whey Protein • Hypnea Musciformis Extract • Caffeine • Gelidiella Acerosa Extract • Cholesterol • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Hydrolyzed Rice Extract • Sorbitan Oleate • Behenyl Alcohol • Octadecene • Yeast Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Arachidyl Glucoside • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Tocopherol • Ascorbic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Silica • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Parfum • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Bisulfite • Disodium EDTA • BHA • Sorbic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Isopropyl Isostearate • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Behenyl Alcohol • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Silica • Phenyl Trimethicone • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Sodium Hyaluronate • Algae Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Geranium Robertianum Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Caffeine • Caprylyl Glycol • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Sucrose • Tocopherol • Peg-32 • Polysorbate 40 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Peg-6 • Carbomer • Hexylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Laureth-7 • Polyacrylamide • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • BHT • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Chlorphenesin
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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 Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 21.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 6.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 10.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 13.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 20.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 23.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 26.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 32.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 24.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 34.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 36.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 13.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 37.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 41.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 44.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 43.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 48.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateEstée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 46.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 50.
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 Renewal Retinol Treatment contains this as ingredient number 47.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Multi-Zone Wrinkle Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 49.
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