This serum is a long-standing favorite for its ability to address multiple concerns, from fine lines to dryness. Its rich texture and blend of peptides and hyaluronic acid make it a go-to for those looking for a comprehensive anti-aging treatment.
Sephora price
$20.00 - $258.00
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Sephora reviews
4.1 / 5
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Glass take
4.1 / 5 overall fit
A rich, multi-tasking serum that targets multiple signs of aging. It's a solid choice for dry to combination skin seeking hydration and a smoother texture, but may be too heavy for oily types.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A super serum that features Estée Lauder’s Night Peptide to visibly reduce multiple signs of aging for a smoother, younger, more radiant look.
Apply this face serum on clean skin before your moisturizer, morning and evening.
Use one dropper.
Smooth in gently all over face and neck.
Recycle glass bottle and carton.
What Glass adds
Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair is a well-formulated serum that delivers on its promises for hydration and visible anti-aging benefits. It's particularly effective for dry and normal skin types. While it contains beneficial ingredients, those with very oily or sensitive skin should patch test due to the fragrance and some potentially reactive components.
Texture and hydration
Many users rave about the serum's ability to deeply hydrate and improve skin's overall texture, leaving it feeling smoother and plumper.
Visible anti-aging results
Consistent use is often cited for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, contributing to a more youthful look.
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Routine fit
Apply a few drops to clean skin, morning and night, before your moisturizer. It acts as a treatment step to boost hydration and target aging concerns.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning and Night
This serum is designed for both AM and PM use. Applying it after cleansing and before moisturizing maximizes its benefits for overnight repair and daytime protection.
Glass rating
A rich, multi-tasking serum that targets multiple signs of aging. It's a solid choice for dry to combination skin seeking hydration and a smoother texture, but may be too heavy for oily types.
Routine fit
4.5 / 5
Works well in both morning and evening routines, especially before moisturizer. It layers nicely with other products.
Ingredient quality
4.2 / 5
Features proven actives like Bifida Ferment Lysate and Hyaluronic Acid, but also includes fragrance and some potentially irritating ingredients for sensitive skin.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation.
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Hydration
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Active
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2.0 / 10
A probiotic derivative that helps to soothe skin and strengthen its natural barrier function. It can also aid in skin repair.
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Soothing, barrier support, repair
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Surfactant
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1.0 / 10
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients, improving texture.
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Texture enhancement
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A moisturizing ingredient that helps to draw water to the skin.
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Hydration
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A silicone derivative that can provide a smooth feel and help with product spreadability.
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Emollience, texture
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A moisturizing agent that helps to retain water in the skin.
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A moisturizing ingredient that helps to keep skin hydrated.
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Hydration
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Surfactant
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1.0 / 10
Used to help mix oil and water components in the formula.
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Emulsifying
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A common humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
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Hydration
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Derived from the Baobab tree, it can help to moisturize and condition the skin.
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Moisturizing
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Active
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3.0 / 10
A peptide that supports skin's natural renewal processes and helps to reduce the appearance of aging signs.
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Anti-aging, skin renewal
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Active
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1.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it's a powerful humectant that draws moisture into the skin, plumping it and reducing the appearance of fine lines.
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Hydration, plumping, fine lines
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Skin Conditioning Agent
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2.0 / 10
Contains amino acids and peptides that can help to boost skin's natural repair processes and improve hydration.
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Skin repair, hydration
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Skin Conditioning Agent
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2.0 / 10
A probiotic ingredient that can help to balance the skin's microbiome and support barrier function.
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Microbiome balance, barrier support
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Contains caffeine and other compounds that can provide antioxidant benefits and a mild stimulating effect.
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Antioxidant protection
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
Known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps to soothe irritated skin.
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Soothing, anti-inflammatory
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Emollient
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2.0 / 10
Derived from algae, it can help to moisturize and condition the skin.
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Moisturizing, conditioning
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Skin Conditioning Agent
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2.0 / 10
A derivative of Vitamin B5, it can help to improve skin hydration and barrier function.
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Hydration, barrier support
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Can help to reduce puffiness and provide antioxidant benefits.
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Antioxidant, de-puffing
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
Helps to stabilize the formula and can also have emollient properties.
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Emulsifying, emollience
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Skin Conditioning Agent
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3.0 / 10
A nucleic acid that may play a role in cell regeneration and repair.
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Cell regeneration
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
A component of chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
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Soothing, calming
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A highly stable, emollient oil that mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing excellent hydration without greasiness.
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Hydration, emollience
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A widely used humectant that draws water to the skin, keeping it moisturized and soft.
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Hydration
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Surfactant
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2.0 / 10
Used as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients.
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Emulsifying
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A humectant that also has preservative boosting properties.
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Hydration, preservation
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Surfactant
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2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water.
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Emulsifying
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Surfactant
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2.0 / 10
Acts as an emulsifier in the formulation.
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Emulsifying
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Emulsifier
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2.0 / 10
Helps to create a stable emulsion in the product.
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Emulsifying
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
A modified form of lecithin that helps to stabilize the product and can also act as an emollient.
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Emulsifying, emollience
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Emulsifier
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2.0 / 10
A wax ester that helps to thicken and stabilize the formula.
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Thickening, stabilizing
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Emulsifier
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2.0 / 10
Used to help blend oil and water ingredients.
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Emulsifying
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A stable form of Vitamin E, it provides antioxidant protection and helps to condition the skin.
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Antioxidant, conditioning
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Thickener
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1.0 / 10
A thickening agent that helps to give the serum its gel-like consistency.
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Texture, thickening
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pH Adjuster
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3.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product. Can be irritating in high concentrations.
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pH balancing
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Potential for irritation
Chelating Agent
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1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
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Product stability
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Antioxidant
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3.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant that helps to prevent the product from oxidizing. Some concerns exist regarding its long-term effects.
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Product preservation
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Potential for irritation or sensitivity
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A natural thickening agent that improves the texture and stability of the product.
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Texture, thickening
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Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
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Preservation
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Chelating Agent
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1.0 / 10
Works with Tetrasodium EDTA to enhance product stability.
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Product stability
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Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A widely used preservative to prevent bacterial contamination.
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Preservation
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Can be irritating for some
Colorant
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2.0 / 10
Provides red color to the product.
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Colorant
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2.0 / 10
Provides yellow color to the product.
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FAQ
It is best suited for dry, normal, and combination skin. Those with very oily skin might find it too rich, and individuals sensitive to fragrance should be cautious.
Yes, it generally layers well with other skincare products. However, always introduce new products gradually to monitor your skin's reaction.
The serum aims to reduce multiple signs of aging, improve skin texture, boost hydration, and provide antioxidant protection for a more radiant and youthful appearance.
