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

Estée Lauder Nutritious 2-in-1 Foaming Face Wash Cleanser & Mask is a dual-purpose foam that cleans daily and purifies as a weekly mask to help reduce excess oil and the visible appearance of pores.

This lightweight foaming formula is built around Estée Lauder's Nutri-9 Complex — a blend of Sweet Kelp, Red Algae Ferment and Coconut Water Ferment — plus niacinamide to support clearer-looking, more even-feeling skin. The product can be used each morning or evening as a gentle cleanser, or left on briefly once or twice a week as a purifying mask for deeper pore care. It’s formulated to be 97% naturally derived (per ISO 16128), free of synthetic fragrance and several common additives, and the Nutritious line carries EWG verification for ingredient transparency.

How should I use this product day-to-day?

As a daily cleanser, dispense a small amount into damp hands, work into a soft foam and massage over damp skin, then rinse. For a quick reset, use morning or night to remove excess oil without over-drying. Keep your routine consistent for best visible results.

• Use on wet skin with gentle circular motions
• Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water
• Follow with serum and moisturizer suitable for your skin type

What’s the difference between using it as a mask versus a cleanser?

When used as a mask, the foam is left on the skin for a short period to allow ingredients to penetrate and help purify pores; as a cleanser it’s rinsed away immediately. The mask application targets deeper sebum removal and visible pore refinement, while the cleansing application focuses on daily oil control and surface impurities.

• Cleanser: foam, massage, rinse—daily use
• Mask: apply, leave 1–3 minutes, rinse—weekly or as needed
• Both methods aim to minimize the appearance of pores and reduce shine

Which ingredients are highlighted and why do they matter?

The Nutri-9 Complex blends botanicals and ferments chosen for gentle, skin-refreshing properties. Niacinamide is included to help skin look smoother and more even in tone. The formula avoids animal-derived ingredients, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, silicones, and other listed additives for a cleaner approach.

• Sweet Kelp and Red Algae Ferment: botanical extracts for nutrient support
• Coconut Water Ferment: hydrating ferment to promote a dewy feel
• Niacinamide: supports the appearance of even texture and tone

Is the product environmentally conscious and safe for sensitive skin?

Estée Lauder designed this item with sustainability and formulation transparency in mind: packaging contains at least 27% post-consumer recycled content and the Nutritious collection is EWG VERIFIED. The formula’s exclusion of many common irritants makes it a gentler option, though patch testing is recommended for very reactive skin.

• EWG VERIFIED for stringent ingredient standards
• Packaging uses at least 27% post-consumer recycled material
• Free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates, silicones, synthetic fragrance and animal-derived ingredients

Who is this for: Ideal for normal to oily skin types that want a single product to both cleanse daily and deep-purify weekly. It suits people looking to minimize visible pores and excess shine with a formula focused on naturally derived ingredients and ingredient transparency. If you prefer multi-functional skincare and lean toward cleaner, sustainably minded formulations, this 2-in-1 foam offers a practical step for a simpler routine.

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.