Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion

Estée Lauder

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3.0

31 reviews
42%
would repurchase
3.5/5
package quality
price range

ingredients

Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, PEG-75, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol

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3.0
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yunisu

4 years ago

This product is a hit-and-miss to some. I have normal-oily combo skin type, slightly sensitive & acne prone, & have been using it for about 3 weeks now. What I like: + Fast absorbing into your skin, ...Read more

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About reviewer (91 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack

1.0
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wonderbuy

5 years ago

This does absolutely nothing, it's like spiked water. Any cheap asian toner will be better than this. I got this as a gift, used about half then tossed it, I could not justify a spot in my regimen sin...Read more

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About reviewer (858 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel

2.0
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bigbu

6 years ago

its expensive, it feels like my cheap japanese lotion and it broke me out.

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About reviewer (91 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlack

1.0
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Xxkonixx

6 years ago

This has worked wonders on my skin.!!! I have super sensitive combination acne prone skin...in the middle of this summer my skin got so dry and dull and nothing u tried was helping until this baby com...Read more

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About reviewer (395 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

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Am00n

8 years ago

One word to describe it: GARBAGE!!!

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About reviewer (148 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairOther

EyesOther

3.0
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debbrumb

8 years ago

Not a fan! Felt more oily than watery on me. I’ve used this for a month and didn’t notice a difference. More oily than the Lancôme one but not in love with that one either.

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About reviewer (155 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen

2.0
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AshaP

8 years ago

I bought Estee Lauder Micro Essence when EL was having a gift with purchase promotion, and I was already flush with other Estee Lauder products. Let me say right off the bat that I really regret this ...Read more

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About reviewer (163 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0
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Kyuu17

8 years ago

I got 3 travel size of this product and hopefully it wouldn't break me out after using it for awhile. I like the effect of this essence/toner on my skin. I thought it was just a regular toner but it's...Read more

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About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

1.0
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drdoodles

8 years ago

I received a generous amount of this product as a GWP when I bought another Estee Lauder product. I honestly don't even understand what this product is suppose to do. I found no change in my skin for ...Read more

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About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBrown

2.0
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Logicthinking

8 years ago

This product came in a set. It doesn't do anything other than making any products which are applied after sink in better. After a couple of weeks started to break me out, I was actually developing cy...Read more

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About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

3.0
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butterflyboots

8 years ago

This Essence has some nice ingredients but I wouldn't buy it again. It helps the ANR and other serums absorb a little better, and it has an initial effect of feeling like you have sandwiched moisture ...Read more

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About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue

4.0
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Redsilas77

8 years ago

I've been using Missha's Essence for a few months but noticed my skin started to burn after applying it. I had a sample of the EL Micro Essence that I've been meaning to try, but never got around too...Read more

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About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

EyesHazel

1.0
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ekym

8 years ago

I am comparing this essence to SK-II Treatment Essence that I’ve been using for years. After seeing EL’s essence get rave reviews, its endorsement from Allure magazine, and that it was nearly half the...Read more

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About reviewer (583 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

4.0
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pianoBUTTER

8 years ago

For years I was an avid SKII essence fan until it suddenly broke me out. I'm allergic to parabens, it seems. I bought this out of desperation and to my surprise it worked. After about a week my scars ...Read more

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About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlack

3.0
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suukyi

8 years ago

This is a nice toner-essence. The essence is gentle on my skin and makes my skin smooth (as in fewer bumps and smaller pores) and balanced (in terms of fewer zits). I've no idea what Estee Lauder mea...Read more

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About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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joc267

8 years ago

I received a small 15ml bottle as a gift from estee lauder and have been using this for a week day and might. Despite being called a 'lotion', it really is more of a toner with extra stuff in it. I wa...Read more

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About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack

2.0
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KateLausanne

8 years ago

If you're okay with thin oily layer on your face you might love this essence. But I hate oily feeling it gives and it badly broke out my skin. I haven't changed anything else in my skin care regimen w...Read more

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About reviewer (743 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

3.0
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Erinnyboo

9 years ago

I think this is a good, solid product and completely believe that it lives up to its claims. This is a "skin essence", which I am not entirely sure what that is supposed to mean, but it is a very thin...Read more

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About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0
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EvaVic

9 years ago

This is a somewhat thin and water-like essence with 3% Bifida Ferment Lysate (according to the EL patent). Bifida Ferment Lysate is the main ingredient of Advanced Night Repair (ANR) too (in 12.4% con...Read more

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About reviewer (1281 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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pkwandy

9 years ago

I was on SK2 for awhile then I jumped ship to this product because I read many good reviews about it that it was a good substitute for SK2 Essence. Price is also more attractive, almost half the price...Read more

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About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

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