Nutrimetics Ultra Care+ Platinum Skin Regeneration Toning Essence Versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion With Bio-Ferment
Updated on April 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Nutrimetics Ultra Care+ Platinum Skin Regeneration Toning Essence 27 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion With Bio-Ferment 26 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Nutrimetics Ultra Care+ Platinum Skin Regeneration Toning Essence 27 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion With Bio-Ferment 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingPullulan
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexapeptide-10
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, PEG-8, Butylene Glycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Polysorbate 80, Lysolecithin, Pullulan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexapeptide-10, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, Tin Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventPEG-75
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Trehalose
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, PEG-75, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Caffeine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Betaine, Maltodextrin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.
Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.
Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.
Learn more about Bifida Ferment LysateButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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 HyaluronateCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
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 CaffeineCaprylyl 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 GlycolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPhenoxyethanol 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.
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Nutrimetics Ultra Care+ Platinum Skin Regeneration Toning Essence 27 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion With Bio-Ferment 26 ingredients
