Elemis Hydra-Balance Day Cream

ElemisHydra-Balance Day CreamIngredients

Elemis Hydra-Balance Day Cream is a product from Moisturizers category with 36 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Tocopherol. The product is made by Elemis.

Hydra-Balance Day Cream provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging and 8 more.

Organic score: 25% natural vs 58% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Isononyl Isononanoate
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient
4
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Squalane
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
7
Betaine
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [1]: Tocopherol
Softening 7: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Betaine, Steareth-2, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Antiseptic 7: Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate-60, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate
Moisturizing 6: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol
Anti-aging 2: Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Tocopherol, Steareth-2, Sorbitan Isostearate
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Polysorbate-60, Polysorbate 80

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#4Betaine#7Tocopherol#14Propylene Glycol#34
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Benzoic Acid#16Limonene#19Linalool#26

Detailed view

Elemis Hydra-Balance Day Cream

#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.

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#3Isononyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#4Butylene 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.

#5Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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