estee-lauder Estée Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water\Aqua\Eau
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Dimethicone
4. Polysilicone-11
5. Acetyl Glucosamine
6. Sodium Lactobionate
7. Morus Nigra Root Extract
8. Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure
9. Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
10. Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
11. Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
12. Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract
13. Castanea Sativa Seed Extract
14. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
15. Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge
16. Lavandula Angustifolia
17. Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
18. Caffeine
19. Laminaria Saccharina Extract
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Salvia Sclarea Extract
22. Sodium Hyaluronate
23. Coriandrum Sativum
24. Citrus Grandis
25. Cholesterol
26. Glycerin
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Squalane
29. Polyethylene
30. Isopentyldiol
31. Phenyl Trimethicone
32. Isohexadecane
33. Polysorbate 20
34. Pantethine
35. Methyldihydrojasmonate
36. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
37. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
38. Polysorbate 80
39. PEG-8
40. Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal
41. Phospholipids
42. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
43. Butylene Glycol
44. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
45. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
46. Sodium Glycyrrhetinate
47. Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
48. Chlorphenesin
49. Phenoxyethanol
50. Limonene
51. Linalool
52. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
53. Ci 77492
54. Ci 77499)
55. Mica
56. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEGContains parabens

Formulation view Silicone-based refining serum: cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone and polysilicone-11 deliver a blurring, silky base that instantly softens the look of pores. Acetyl glucosamine and sodium lactobionate gently refine texture, supported by an antioxidant botanical blend of yeast, mulberry root, skullcap, green tea and caffeine; squalane, cholesterol and hyaluronate replenish lipids. Suits those seeking a smooth matte finish. Note: much of the instant effect comes from silicone elastomers, with actives playing a long game.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water\Aqua\Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING

Acetyl GlucosamineSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

皮肤调理剂

Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure

Other ingredients

Polysilicone-11Sodium LactobionateMorus Nigra Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis ExtractCastanea Sativa Seed ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractHordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'OrgeLavandula AngustifoliaAmorphophallus Konjac Root PowderCaffeineLaminaria Saccharina ExtractTocopheryl AcetateSalvia Sclarea ExtractSodium HyaluronateCoriandrum SativumCitrus GrandisCholesterolGlycerinEthylhexylglycerinSqualanePolyethyleneIsopentyldiolPhenyl TrimethiconeIsohexadecanePolysorbate 20PantethineMethyldihydrojasmonateAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerPolysorbate 80PEG-8Ethyl 2,2-DimethylhydrocinnamalPhospholipidsPalmitoyl OligopeptideButylene GlycolMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateGlyceryl PolymethacrylateSodium GlycyrrhetinateNordihydroguaiaretic AcidChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolLimoneneLinaloolIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)MicaTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Water\Aqua\Eau

Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Sodium Lactobionate

Not decoded yet

Morus Nigra Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure

Yeast ferment filtrate rich in amino acids and peptides; used for repair and moisture, may cause sensitivity in some.

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Wheat germ extract, nutrient-rich; contains gluten, test for sensitivity.

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Grape fruit extract; rich in polyphenols; skin conditioner; check compatibility with strong oxidizers

Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract

Baicalin extract providing antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity. Suitable for soothing formulas; check for metal chelation color issues.

Castanea Sativa Seed Extract

Tannin- and phytate-rich seed extract used as an antioxidant skin conditioner.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge

Cereal extract providing humectant proteins and amino acids; check for cereal allergies.

Lavandula Angustifolia

Extract for soothing and scent; contains sensitizers like linalool, use cautiously on sensitive skin, limit concentration.

Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder

Konjac root powder for gentle exfoliation and absorption; particle size critical to avoid friction.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Seaweed-derived hydrating skin protectant rich in polysaccharides; filter to prevent microbial contamination

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Salvia Sclarea Extract

Clary sage extract for sebum regulation and soothing; required labeling as fragrance in lip products, potential sensitization at high levels.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Coriandrum Sativum

Not decoded yet

Citrus Grandis

Citrus grandis, often used as peel or oil; photosensitivity and allergen risk, regulated

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Isopentyldiol

Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Pantethine

Panthenine, lipophilic vitamin B derivative convertible to pantothenic acid, used for hair and skin conditioning

Methyldihydrojasmonate

Methyl dihydrojasmonate, jasmine accord; synthetic fragrance, potential allergen.

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal

Not decoded yet

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.

Sodium Glycyrrhetinate

Not decoded yet

Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

Lipid peroxide scavenger, BHT alternative; low dose (0.1–0.25%), check photostability

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Iron Oxides (Ci 77491

Not decoded yet

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499)

Not decoded yet

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

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