Estee Lauder Best in Class Skincare Essentials

Estee Lauder is one of the leading luxury brands in the beauty industry, but if you haven’t tried their skincare, or don’t know what to try next, why not start with 5 of their bestsellers.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a complicated 10 step routine to achieve clear healthy skin. All you really need are a few great essentials that revitalize and nourish your complexion.

Using Estee Lauder’s “best-in-class” lineup, I have created the ultimate night time routine to keep your skin supple, youthful and hydrated all winter. These products work wonders! 

STEP 1: CLEANSE 

Whether or not you wear makeup, cleansing should always be the first and most important step in your routine. Starting with a clean canvass allows products to absorb more efficiently and work much better. 

The Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Balm ($58) is a lightweight silky oil that melts as you massage it onto the skin. It quickly loosens the most stubborn makeup and removes dirt, pollutants, impurities, sweat and pore clogging debris.

After you’ve rubbed it in, add a bit of water to create a clarifying milky emulsion. It rinses clean and leaves skin soft and moisturized. 

The balm is usually enough to remove all traces of makeup but I still recommend washing your face with your favorite gel, cream or foaming cleanser. 

This is by far one of the BEST cleansing balms on the market. I even used it to remove my sister’s heavy wedding makeup and it worked like a charm! 

STEP 2: PREP 

To balance, tone and prepare the skin for product absorption, apply a refreshing layer of the Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion with Sakura Ferment ($142).

The water-light formula works deep under the surface to stabilize, smooth, plump, hydrate, minimize pores, repair, strengthen, brighten and promote a youthful glow. 

The Essence is suitable for all skin types (no need to rinse). 

STEP 3: REPAIR 

The advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex ($95 - $105), has been Estee’s most popular product for many years. In the beauty community, this serum is considered liquid gold – it totally transforms your complexion.

I gift this serum to the ladies in my family every Christmas and it is always a huge hit. 

Recently the formula has been revolutionized with Chronolux Power Signal Technology – which is just a fancy way of saying that it penetrates faster, increases collagen renewal, smooths, firms, protects against environmental assaults and reduces signs of aging. 

Night Repair is supposed to work wonders on wrinkles but since I don’t have any, I use it to moisturize, plump, renew and boost radiance – it completely revitalizes my skin. The serum is also enriched with 8-hr antioxidant power and a 72 hr hydration complex derived from hyaluronic acid. 

STEP 4: MOISTURIZE 

It is always a good idea to layer serum or facial oil with a great moisturizer and the Revitalizing Supreme+ Bright Power Soft Creme ($128) is a youth boosting, radiance recharging formula that fades dark spots, acne marks and blemishes to minimize discoloration and dullness.

This is the product you need for clear, even skin and as a bonus, it also refines texture and fades the look of fine lines and wrinkles. (Suitable for all skin tones) 

STEP 5: EYE CARE 

The Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate ($88) plumps, cushions and hydrates to brighten dark circles and diminish under eye bags. Dab some on the outer corners to smooth fine lines and apply on the eyelids to reduce puffiness.

When used daily, this serum rejuvenates tired eyes and makes you look well rested. I even use it as a lash serum.

After completing all these steps, your skin will look amazing but there is one more product that ensures your face remains flawless for makeup the next morning – Estee’s Futurist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Primer ($54).

This silky base triples the skin’s moisture, plumps, smooths and protect against environmental stressors. The breathable formula is lightweight, ophthalmologist tested and free of synthetic fragrance, parabens, phthalates, sulfites, drying alcohol and mineral oil to ensure your makeup and skin looks incredible all day. 

Estee Lauder is available at Holt Renfrew, Shoppers Drug Mart, The Bay, Murale, Sephora, Nordstrom, Saks and esteelauder.ca