Elta MD Barrier Renewal Complex

Elta MDBarrier Renewal ComplexIngredients

Elta MD Barrier Renewal Complex is a product from Uncategorized category with 44 ingredients. Notable: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid. The product is made by Elta MD.

Barrier Renewal Complex provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking and 15 more.

Organic score: 16% natural vs 59% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
Emollient
3
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
4
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
6
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing agent, Surfactant
7
Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
8
Ceramide Np

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [3]: Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
Softening 12: Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Cholesterol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-25, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Xylitol, Behenic Acid, Butylene Glycol
Moisturizing 6: Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol
Soothing 4: Niacinamide, Bromelain, Proline, Citric Acid
Anti-aging 4: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Proline

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalane, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Benzyl Alcohol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
PEG-100 Stearate, Behenic Acid
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#7
PEG
PEG
2 components
PEG-100 Stearate#6
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether#23
Coconut
Coconut
1 component
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether#23

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: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Tocopherol#28Butylene Glycol#38
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#36

Detailed view

Elta MD Barrier Renewal Complex

#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.

#2Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate is a softening agent that forms a thin protecting film on your skin and helps it to keep water. The component also improves the texture and feeling of the product. Ethylhexyl Isononanoate is also used in haircare products helping your hair slide better and making combing process easier. 

#3Niacinamide

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.

#4Glycerin

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.

#5Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

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