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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Antioxidant Midnight Serum versus Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II .

Published on February 05, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both serums. They have a total of 9 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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Serum French Brand France
Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy Age Perfect Cell Renewal Antioxidant Midnight Serum

Starts at $24.46
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Starts at $41.89

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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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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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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L'Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Antioxidant Midnight Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

L'Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Antioxidant Midnight Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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L'Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Antioxidant Midnight Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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".

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L'Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Antioxidant Midnight Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
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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L'Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Antioxidant Midnight Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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L'Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Antioxidant Midnight Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 14700 is a synthetic red dye.

L'Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Antioxidant Midnight Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 39.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.

Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.

Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.

Learn more about CI 19140

L'Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Antioxidant Midnight Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 40.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

L'Oreal Age Perfect Cell Renewal Antioxidant Midnight Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II contains this as ingredient number 38.

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

33% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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