Estee Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae Pore Purifying Cleansing Jelly

Estee Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae Pore Purifying Cleansing Jelly
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Review

Results you may expect from using Estee Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae Pore Purifying Cleansing Jelly:

Estee Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae Pore Purifying Cleansing Jelly is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
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.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
SLES, not to be confused with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), is a synthetic soap-like ingredient used in cleansing products. It foams well and removes oil and dirt. SLES may cause skin dryness and irritation, although it is considered less irritating than SLS.
Acrylates Copolymer
Est. %4
Function
Origin
A highly functional synthetic ingredient that forms a protective layer on the skin and reduces static buildup. It gives an emollient feel to the product, including a silky after-feel.
Glycerin
Est. %3
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The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
Est. %2
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Description is coming soon
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
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A soothing, cooling, and emollient extract derived from cucumbers. Cucumber has been used in skincare for centuries and is used to treat skin problems such as eye swelling, sunburn, and itchy and irritated skin.
Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract
Est. %1
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Description is coming soon
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Est. %0.3
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A dried mass of tiny, single-cell green algae. It is widely used as a food source or dietary supplement since it is rich in proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. This dark green extract is used as an antioxidant agent in skincare.
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
Est. %0.3
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An extract derived from purple echinacea flowers with antioxidant phenolic acids - cichoric and caftaric acid.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Est. %0.3
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Derived from the roots of the Korean Ginseng, this extract contains a mixture of antioxidant and soothing ginsenosides which are proven to reduce inflammation and treat eczema. The root is a major part of Chinese traditional medicine.
Lactobacillus Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
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A biotechnological product – a mixture of metabolic products of Lactobacillus culture. Some Lactobacillus forms have been reported to have anti-wrinkle and barrier repairing effects, as well as able to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and gloss.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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A soothing extract derived from a species of edible brown seaweed called sugar kelp or Devil’s apron (due to its shape and large surface). It contains water-binding and soothing polysaccharides, as well as many beneficial minerals.
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex (CI 75810)
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Biotin
Est. %0.3
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Biotin is an important nutrient that can cause weak hair and nails if deficient. Unfortunately, while biotin supplements have promising studies, topical biotin in creams and serums doesn’t have a large body of evidence to support its use.
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
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A yeast mixture that contains humectant moisturizing amino acids, nucleic acids (building blocks of DNA), peptides, various minerals, and vitamins.
Glucose Oxidase
Est. %0.3
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A synthetic version of a naturally occurring enzyme that protects skin from harmful light.
Lactoperoxidase
Est. %0.3
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Lactoperoxidase is an enzyme that is present in our saliva and the milk of all mammals. For use in the cosmetic industry, the enzyme is isolated from cow’s milk and used as a preservative in combination with other ingredients.
Spirulina Platensis Powder
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Caffeine
Est. %0.3
Function
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An antioxidant compound that is obtained from coffee and tea leaves. It increases the microcirculation of blood in the skin and is claimed to be able to reduce the appearance of orange peel skin (although the research is lacking).
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Est. %0.3
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An antioxidant extract obtained from an edible brown seaweed called oarweed. It contains many humectant and gelling polysaccharides, as well as beneficial minerals.
Glucose
Est. %0.3
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A simple sugar that is also one of two components of sucrose, or table sugar. It is used as a humectant in skincare products. Glucose is also used to flavor lip care cosmetics because of its mildly sweet taste.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Laureth-2
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Sodium PCA
Est. %0.3
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One of the most important parts of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Sodium PCA is used in skincare for its fantastic humectant properties.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
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A very alkaline ingredient, meaning that it has a high pH. Potassium hydroxide is therefore useful in bringing a low pH in a cosmetic product up to a more neutral, skin-safe level.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %0.3
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A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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An emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Polyquaternium-7
Est. %0.3
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A positively-charged ingredient that forms films to protect the rest of the product.
Sodium Sulfate
Est. %0.3
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An inorganic sodium salt that provides volume and thickens emulsions.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
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You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
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An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
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A natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
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An effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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A gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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Under trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
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A naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
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A synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
EDTA
Est. %0.3
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A synthetically produced ingredient that binds certain metal ions. It can help prevent product discoloration or poor performance in rinse-off products used in 'hard' water.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
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The most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Est. %0.3
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A red colorant also known as red iron oxide. This is an EU-approved colorant used in a wide variety of products.
Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Est. %0.3
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Also known as iron (III) oxide, this ingredient is a yellow-colored pigment that can either be derived from minerals or produced synthetically. It adds yellow tones to cosmetic products.
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Est. %0.3
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A black colorant also known as black iron oxide used in a wide range of skincare products.
Green 5 (CI 61570)
Est. %0.3
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Description is coming soon
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
Est. %0.3
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A bright yellow colorant that is often also listed as FD&C Yellow 5.