ElemisPeptide4 Adaptive Day CreamIngredients

Elemis Peptide4 Adaptive Day Cream is a product from Moisturizers category with 48 ingredients. Notable: Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Lecithin, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid. The product is made by Elemis.

Peptide4 Adaptive Day Cream provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 14 more.

Organic score: 40% natural vs 27% chemical.

INCI

Water

Solvent

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Mica

Colorant

Dicaprylyl Ether

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Anticaking agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Silica

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid

Antioxidants [3]: Lecithin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid

Antiseptic 5: Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

UV Protection 3: Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopherol

Moisturizing 3: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein

Softening 2: Lecithin, Glycerin

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

Risk of allergy

Limonene, Eugenol, Linalool

Contains chemical fragrances

Fragrance

Can support fungal acne

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#15Tocopherol^#37

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#24

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 5

Limonene^#18Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#24Linalool^#30Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil^#33Citric Acid^#38

Detailed view

Elemis Peptide4 Adaptive 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.

#2Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

#3Mica

Origin: natural

Role: Colorant

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Mica is a natural mineral used in cosmetics because of its beautiful and shiny appearance. It’s used in powders, highlighters, and other makeup products. It’s absolutely neutral to our skin and will not cause any skin-related problems.

#4Dicaprylyl Ether

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#5Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.