Overview
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Balm falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
| Polyethylene | Synthetic | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
| PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Silybum Marianum Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Soothing |
| Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Soothing |
| Algae Extract | Algae | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation,Emollient,Fragrance |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract | Botanical | Soothing,Fragrance |
| Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract | Botanical | Astringent,Cleansing,Fragrance,Refreshing |
Ingredients explained
A rich emollient without the oily after-feel, making it a popular replacement for mineral oil. It is derived from natural sources such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Ethylhexyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Fragrance
Origin
Botanical
A fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
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Function
Abrasive, Adhesive, Binding, Bulking, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
Commonly used in dense plastic packaging, its primary function in skincare is as a film-forming agent, which protects the product from being easily rinsed away by water or sweat. It also controls viscosity by increasing the thickness of oily products.