A Peek at Our Most Luxurious Skincare Product (With a $590 Price Tag)
Emily Algar is a freelance writer, content consultant and creator, beauty journalist and great skin-haver.
Who doesn’t love a good luxury beauty moment? *raises hand*
Whether you’re buying or just perving, there’s something downright fascinating (and alluring) about expensive, top-of-the-range skin care.
At Adore, we cover a pretty wide scope of brands and price points, but the crème de la crème of our offering is the Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv range.
You might already be familiar with Advanced Night Repair — the brand’s best-selling serum that promises to hydrate and repair your skin while you snooze.
Re-Nutriv on the other hand is more about firming, sculpting, lifting and strengthening, all while providing the luxurious experience bougie skin care often affords.
The range even includes Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Liquid Makeup SPF 20 - a radiance-boosting, medium to full coverage foundation that feels like silk on the skin.
So whether you’re in the market or just curious, we’re unpacking the Re-Nutriv line, the incredible backstory and the main ingredients.
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What is Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv?
Like many fancy beauty buys, the story of where Re-Nutriv started is part of the magic.
In a nutshell, Estée Lauder herself first crafted the original formula in 1956 using 26 of the most rare ingredients available. It was the world’s first luxury skin cream, and the formula was so important the brand kept it locked away in a vault.
Since then, the line has been innovated and expanded to include both the Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond and Ultimate Lift line. Each epitomises luxury skincare to the highest degree: weighty gold packaging, super decadent textures and a very lush experiential element.
There’s also a few noteworthy ingredients:
Black Diamond Truffle Extract: Sourced exclusively for Estée Lauder from the South of France, these truffles undergo a nine-step purification process before they’re added to the Ultimate Diamond product formulas. The extract is said to energise and revitalise the skin for an unmatched glow.
Himalayan Gentian Flower: This flower is native to the Himalayas and is able to bloom despite the freezing temperatures and altitude. Each leaf is hand-picked and harvested before it’s infused into the product. This one is the hero in the Ultimate Lift line.
OK, now, let’s break down each Re-Nutriv product… you can get a sneak peek at how good-looking these luxe products are in the video below.
1. Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Crème.
A decadent, rich moisturiser designed to firm, sculpt, revitalise and energise the skin.
Ingredients:
- Black diamond truffle extract.
- South sea pearls.
- Shea butter.
- Meadowfoam seed oil.
How to use it: Use the golden spoon to scoop a pea-sized amount of product, before massaging it into the neck and face using upwards strokes.
Best for: Dry, dull, mature skin types.
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2. Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Eye Crème.
A nourishing eye cream to treat lines, wrinkles and dryness. Testing shows it actually increases skin’s natural collagen production by 215 per cent in two hours.
Ingredients:
- Black diamond truffle extract.
How to use it: Use the provided gold applicator wand to apply the product to the eye contour, and gently massage it in moving from the inner corners outwards.
Best for: Dryness, fine lines and drooping around the eyes.
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3. Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Crème.
A buttery moisturiser that lifts, firms and strengthens the skin.
Ingredients:
- Himalayan Gentian extract.
- South sea pearls.
- 24k gold extract.
How to use it: Massage it into the face, neck and chest morning and night.
Best for: Thin, fragile, dry, mature skin.
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4. Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Serum.
A concentrated serum infused with oil droplets to lift, firm and strengthen the skin, whilst imparting a luminous glow.
Ingredients:
- Himalayan Gentian extract.
- South sea pearls.
- 24k gold extract.
How to use it: Press the serum into the skin morning and night after cleansing.
Best for: Dry, lined skin that’s lost its radiance.
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5. Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Eye Cream.
A luxe eye treatment to de-puff, brighten and firm.
Ingredients:
- Himalayan Gentian extract.
How to use it: Gently tap the product around the eye contour area morning and night before your moisturiser.
Best for: Thin, fragile skin, puffiness and fine lines.
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Final verdict:
Yes, the Re-Nutriv range is expensive, and therefore not suited to everyone.
But if you love a good luxury skincare moment, bougie packaging and a little piece of beauty history, it certainly is the best of the best.
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