L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer Versus Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Moisturizer Crème
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Nylon-12
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-100 Stearate
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Niacinamide, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyethylene, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylamide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77891, PEG-100 Stearate, Caffeine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethiconol, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Laureth-7, Adenosine, Myristic Acid, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tin Oxide, Ceramide AP
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Steareth-21
CleansingPunica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Artemia Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientPearl Powder
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientAlgae Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Isohexadecane
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cellulose
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Methyl Trimethicone, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Steareth-2, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Punica Granatum Sterols, Swertia Chirata Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ergothioneine, Artemia Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Glycine Soja Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cholesterol, Caffeine, Linoleic Acid, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Lactis Proteinum, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Pearl Powder, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Algae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Gold, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Yeast Extract, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Lecithin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric Acid, Cellulose, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Metabisulfite, BHT, Sodium Sulfite, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 17200
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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.
Caffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecanePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium 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 HydroxideStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Fatty alcohols are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent (ethanol) alcohols.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
