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Estée Lauder DayWear Glow Boost Jelly Cleanser

This jelly cleanser transforms into a silky foam, making it a pleasant step in any routine. It’s designed to tackle excess oil, makeup, and SPF, with ingredients like cucumber and algae extract to refresh and clarify.

Sephora price

$25.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.6 / 5

About 370 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Hyaluronic AcidGood for: PoresSPFFresh ScentGood for: Uneven TextureAlgae Extract: Removes excess oil.Cucumber: Refreshes.Caffeine: Soothes.PoresDrynessand Oiliness

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.6 / 5 overall fit

A refreshing cleanser that effectively removes oil and makeup, leaving skin feeling clean and balanced.

Estée Lauder DayWear Glow Boost Jelly Cleanser

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Price, rating, review count, and source status come from Sephora. Glass adds the routine fit, overlap risk, and what to compare next.

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A cucumber-infused, visibly pore-minimizing cleanser that transforms into a silky foam, immediately removing excess oil, long-wear makeup, and SPF.

NormalDryCombinationand OilyPoresDrynessand Oiliness

Kick off your glow-to radiance ritual by lathering and massaging all over your face, morning and night.

Rinse.

Follow with your daily skincare routine.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A solid cleanser choice for those looking to manage oiliness and remove makeup effectively. Its pore-minimizing claims are supported by its cleansing action, making it a good option for normal to oily skin types.

Daily use

Many users appreciate its gentle yet effective cleansing for daily use, both morning and night.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Oily and combination skin
  • Removing makeup and SPF
  • Refreshing the skin

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • You prefer a fragrance-free cleanser
  • Your skin is extremely dry or sensitive and easily irritated by fragrance

Routine fit

Where this cleanser fits

Use this as the first step in your morning or evening routine. Lather it onto damp skin, massage gently, and rinse thoroughly. It effectively removes impurities, makeup, and excess oil, preparing your skin for subsequent treatments.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

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

  • Effective oil and makeup removal
  • Refreshing feel
  • Pleasant texture and scent
  • Visibly minimizes pores

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • Contains fragrance
  • Not ideal for very dry or sensitive skin

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

This cleanser is suitable for both morning and evening use. In the morning, it helps to remove any oil and impurities accumulated overnight. In the evening, it effectively removes makeup, SPF, and daily grime.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.6/ 5 overall

A refreshing cleanser that effectively removes oil and makeup, leaving skin feeling clean and balanced.

Cleansing efficacy

4.7 / 5

Removes makeup and excess oil without stripping the skin.

Skin feel

4.5 / 5

Leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed, not tight.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formulation.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Surfactant

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Badness

4.0 / 10

A common cleansing agent that creates foam. Can be drying for some.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

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Potential dryness or irritation for sensitive skin

Film Former

Acrylates Copolymer

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to create the texture of the product.

Usually helps with

Texture

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Surfactant

Sodium Coco-Sulfate

Badness

3.0 / 10

A cleansing agent derived from coconut oil. Similar to SLS but often considered milder.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

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Can be drying for some skin types

Surfactant

Lauramidopropyl Betaine

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild surfactant that helps create foam and cleanse the skin.

Usually helps with

Cleansing, Foam

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Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

Draws moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A solvent and humectant that helps other ingredients penetrate the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Penetration

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Humectant

Sucrose

Badness

0.0 / 10

A type of sugar that can help attract and retain moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Humectant

1,2-Hexanediol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Preservation

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Soothing Agent

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract

Badness

0.0 / 10

Known for its cooling and soothing properties, it helps to refresh and calm the skin.

Usually helps with

Soothing, Refreshing

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Antioxidant

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

A type of algae extract rich in antioxidants and nutrients that can help protect the skin.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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Skin Conditioning Agent

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

An extract from kelp that can help regulate oil production and condition the skin.

Usually helps with

Oil Control, Skin Conditioning

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Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Badness

0.0 / 10

The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture in the skin, providing hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Plumping

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Antioxidant

Caffeine

Badness

1.0 / 10

Can help to soothe the skin and reduce redness. Also has antioxidant properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, Antioxidant

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Preservative Booster

Lactoperoxidase

Badness

0.0 / 10

An enzyme that works with glucose oxidase to help preserve the product.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Humectant

Sodium Pca

Badness

0.0 / 10

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps to attract and bind moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Preservative Booster

Glucose Oxidase

Badness

0.0 / 10

An enzyme that works with lactoperoxidase to help preserve the product.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Humectant

Caprylyl Glycol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent and humectant that also aids in preservation.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Preservation

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pH Adjuster

Potassium Hydroxide

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product.

Usually helps with

Formulation Stability

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Emulsifier

Polysorbate 20

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to mix oil and water-based ingredients. Can be a mild irritant for some.

Usually helps with

Emulsifying

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Potential for mild irritation

Viscosity Adjuster

Sodium Chloride

Badness

0.0 / 10

Salt, used to thicken the product.

Usually helps with

Texture

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pH Adjuster

Potassium Phosphate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product.

Usually helps with

Formulation Stability

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Conditioning Agent

Polyquaternium-7

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to condition the skin and hair.

Usually helps with

Conditioning

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Humectant

Glucose

Badness

0.0 / 10

A simple sugar that can help attract and retain moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Surfactant

Myristamidopropyl Betaine

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foam boosting.

Usually helps with

Cleansing, Foam

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Thickener

Xanthan Gum

Badness

0.0 / 10

A common thickening agent derived from fermented sugar.

Usually helps with

Texture

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Fragrance

Fragrance (Parfum)

Badness

6.0 / 10

Adds scent to the product. Can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Usually helps with

Scent

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Potential for irritation, allergies, or sensitivity

Fragrance Component

Linalool

Badness

5.0 / 10

A common fragrance ingredient with a floral scent. Can be an allergen for some.

Usually helps with

Scent

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Potential allergen for sensitive skin

Chelating Agent

Disodium Edta

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

Product Stability

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Chelating Agent

Tetrasodium Edta

Badness

1.0 / 10

Similar to Disodium EDTA, it enhances product stability.

Usually helps with

Product Stability

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

3.0 / 10

A common preservative that helps prevent microbial growth. Can cause irritation in high concentrations.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Potential for irritation

Preservative

Sodium Benzoate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Preservative

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Badness

7.0 / 10

A preservative that is effective against bacteria and fungi. Can be a skin sensitizer and allergen.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Potential for skin sensitization and allergic reactions

Colorant

Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289)

Badness

0.0 / 10

A green pigment used for color.

Usually helps with

Color

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cleanser good for oily skin?

Yes, this cleanser is formulated to remove excess oil and is suitable for oily and combination skin types. It also targets pore appearance.

Can this cleanser remove makeup?

Yes, it is designed to remove long-wear makeup and SPF effectively.

Is this cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?

While it contains soothing ingredients like cucumber, it also contains fragrance and potentially irritating preservatives like Methylchloroisothiazolinone. Those with very sensitive skin may want to patch test or opt for a fragrance-free cleanser.