Elemis Hydra-boost Sensitive Day Cream

ElemisHydra-boost Sensitive Day CreamIngredients

Elemis Hydra-boost Sensitive Day Cream is a product from Moisturizers category with 40 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Cinnamic Acid. The product is made by Elemis.

Hydra-boost Sensitive Day Cream provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing and 13 more.

Organic score: 35% natural vs 50% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Coco-Caprylate
4
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Isostearyl Alcohol
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Olus Oil/​vegetable Oil/​huile Végétale
7
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [4]: Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Lecithin
Softening 10: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Behenyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Moisturizing 8: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Propanediol, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Levulinic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Antiseptic 4: Phenoxyethanol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Levulinic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
UV Protection 3: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Tocopherol, Cinnamic Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

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: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#4Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#9Tocopherol#24
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#9Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate#30Glyceryl Stearate SE#36
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#9

Detailed view

Elemis Hydra-boost Sensitive 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.

#3Coco-Caprylate

Origin: No information
Role: No information

#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.

#5Isostearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

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