Estée Lauder Nutritious 2-in-1 Foaming Face Wash Cleanser & Mask, 4.2 oz — Pore-Minimizing, Niacinamide

Estée Lauder Nutritious 2-in-1 Foaming Face Wash Cleanser & Mask is a dual-use foam that cleanses daily or transforms into a purifying mask to reduce excess oil and visibly minimize pores.

Lightweight and forgiving, this foam combines a nutrient-rich botanically inspired complex with niacinamide to leave skin looking clearer and feeling refreshed. The formulation is 97% naturally derived and EWG-verified, and the tube is partly manufactured from post-consumer recycled material. Use it as your morning and evening cleanser or as a weekly deep-purifying mask when skin needs a reset.

How does this product balance daily cleansing and a purifying mask?

The foam’s texture is adaptable: a gentle lather for everyday use and a more concentrated application that sits on skin as a mask for deeper purification. In regular cleansing mode it removes surface oil and impurities without harsh stripping; as a mask it helps refine the look of pores and absorb excess sebum.

• Daily use: light foaming formula rinses clean without tightness.
• Mask use: leave on briefly to intensify purifying action.
• Targets oiliness while maintaining skin’s natural moisture balance.

What key ingredients are inside and what do they do?

The Nutri-9 Complex is the core of the formula, blending botanicals like responsibly sourced sweet kelp and red algae ferment with a proprietary coconut water ferment. Niacinamide is included to help support an even-looking complexion, while the naturally derived base gently cleanses.

• Sweet kelp and red algae ferment: nutrient-rich botanicals for visible vitality.
• Coconut water ferment: proprietary ferment to help comfort skin.
• Niacinamide: supports a more balanced, refined appearance.

Is this safe for sensitive or environmentally conscious shoppers?

The formula avoids animal-derived ingredients, synthetic fragrance and color, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, silicones, drying alcohols, and petrolatum. It also carries EWG Verified status for stricter ingredient transparency and manufacturing practices, and the packaging includes at least 27% post-consumer recycled content.

• Free from many common irritants and unwanted additives.
• EWG Verified: third-party confirmation of formulation standards.
• Packaging includes recycled material for reduced environmental impact.

How soon can you expect visible results and what was tested?

Clinical and consumer tests reported quick improvements: in trials, pores appeared reduced after a single application and users noted effective oil removal. Results can vary by skin type and routine, but many find the formula delivers noticeable refinement and a fresher look after a few uses.

• Clinical testing on a sample group showed immediate pore appearance reduction.
• Consumer testing reported high rates of excess oil removal after one application.
• Best results when integrated into a consistent skincare routine.

Who is this for: This dual-purpose foam is formulated for normal to oily skin that needs oil control, visible pore refinement, and a boost of botanical nourishment. It’s suited to shoppers who want a single product that functions as a gentle everyday cleanser and a weekly purifying mask, and to those prioritizing cleaner formulations and more sustainable packaging choices.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Behenic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Montmorillonite, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Zinc Pca, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Glycol Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-7, Phenoxyethanol Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.