6.8
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Estee Lauder Micro Essence Infusion Mask has a moisturizing rating of 6.8 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.5 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
3 | Squalane | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
2 | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing |
1.5 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Hypnea Musciformis Extract | Algae | Soothing |
1 | Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract | Botanical | Soothing,Emollient |
0.3 | Gelidiella Acerosa Extract | Algae | Moisturizing (humectant) |
0.3 | Lactobacillus Ferment | Biotech | Anti-wrinkle,Soothing,Barrier repair,Antimicrobial |
0.3 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Anti-wrinkle |
0.3 | Bifida Ferment Lysate | Biotech | Soothing |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
An occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
A polysaccharide with humectant moisturizing and soothing properties.