E.l.f. Cosmetics Blemish Breakthrough Triple-Acid Resurfacing Serum

e.l.f. CosmeticsBlemish Breakthrough Triple-Acid Resurfacing SerumIngredients

E.l.f. Cosmetics Blemish Breakthrough Triple-Acid Resurfacing Serum is a product from Uncategorized category with 16 ingredients. Notable: Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid. The product is made by E.l.f. Cosmetics, from United States.

Blemish Breakthrough Triple-Acid Resurfacing Serum provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 11 more.

Organic score: 31% natural vs 63% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
3
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering agent
4
Tranexamic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Astringent
5
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Salicylic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
7
Acacia Senegal Gum
Binding, Film former, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
8
Xanthan Gum
Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid
PHA [1]: Lactobionic Acid
Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [2]: Niacinamide, Citric Acid
Antiseptic 4: Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Moisturizing 3: Lactobionic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Soothing 3: Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid
Cleansing 2: Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
Yes
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#5
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#6Citric Acid#15

Detailed view

E.l.f. Cosmetics Blemish Breakthrough Triple-Acid Resurfacing Serum

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

#3Lactobionic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent
Moisturizing
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#4Tranexamic Acid

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Astringent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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