PRODUCT REVIEW

e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. ELF+ Glow Radiant Moisturizer SPF 15

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.55%Bisabolol 0.15% - 0.25%

See all ingredients

Buy from Walmart $11.43

More options from: $11.43

Add to Compare

Submit an edit

Cheaper alternatives

Neutrogena - Oil Free Facial Moisturizer With SPF 15 Sunscreen Fragrance-Free

Price: $9.99

Find out more

Kruidvat - SOLAIT KIDS WATER & FUN SPF50+ SUNMILK

Price: $8.49

Find out more

Product summary

"e. L. F. Cosmetics - e. L. F. ELF+ Glow Radiant Moisturizer SPF 15" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: oxybenzone, avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 11.43$ in the United States.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

e. l. f. ELF+ Glow Radiant Moisturizer SPF 15

Source: From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, dimethicone.

glycerin 3% - 3.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

cocos nucifera oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 3.8%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.1%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Honesty check

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

User reviews (0)

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

bisabolol 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

Search top rated products by actives

Potential irritants

parfum 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

ci 16035 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

A red dye

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

cocos nucifera oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Mica, Cetearyl olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan olivate, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Parfum, Disodium edta, Bisabolol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Silica, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 16035, Ci 19140, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Benzophenone-3, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Water, Butylene glycol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Mica, Cetearyl olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan olivate, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Parfum, Disodium edta, Bisabolol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Silica, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 16035, Ci 19140

	e.l.f. Cosmetics - e.l.f. ELF+ Glow Radiant Moisturizer SPF 15	Pharmaceris - W Albucin Day Cream SPF50+	Neutrogena - Oil Free Facial Moisturizer With SPF 15 Sunscreen Fragrance-Free	No7 - Restore & Renew FACE & NECK MULTI ACTION Day Cream	Vichy - Capital Soleil Fresh Hydrating Milk SPF30	Cetaphil - Daily Defence Moisturiser SPF 50	La Roche-Posay - HYDRAPHASE INTENSE UV SPF 15 MOISTURIZER	Kruidvat - SOLAIT KIDS WATER & FUN SPF50+ SUNMILK	Garnier - Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Face Protection SPF50 Cream	Piz Buin - Allergy Sun Sensitive Skin Face Cream - High SPF30	Erno Laszlo - Phelityl Day Lotion SPF15
Price
WIMJ similarity score		38%	38%	38%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 15
Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 bisabolol +18 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +5 more Other: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +5 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: octyldodecyl neopentanoate octyldodecyl neopentanoate	Common: glycerin octocrylene +5 more Other: retinyl palmitate ascorbyl glucoside +12 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +4 more Other: petrolatum drometrizole trisiloxane +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester drometrizole trisiloxane +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more	Common: glycerin hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +3 more Other: niacinamide capryloyl salicylic acid +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: allantoin camellia sinensis leaf extract +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 16035 Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylene brassylate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol Has skin benefit? +10 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +32 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. ELF+ Glow Radiant Moisturizer SPF 15

Works for:

Doesn't work for:

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cheaper alternatives

Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Does not work for

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Sun protection

Honesty check

How honest is this product?

Buy now

US Retailers

Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

User reviews (0)

Similar products & dupes

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

All ingredients

Ingredient list view

Sources