e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Soft Beam Body Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingDimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 moreGood evidence
“A moisturizing shimmer body cream with a silky formula that leaves skin feeling soft and smooth with a glowy-as-e.l.f. finish.”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinEthylhexyl palmitate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateDimethicone~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeParfum~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIsododecane~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePetrolatum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopitePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.65%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTin oxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%
Hexamethylindanopyran~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanillin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCoumarin~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneRose ketones~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Isododecane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Petrolatum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Tin oxide, Sodium hydroxide, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Benzyl salicylate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Vanillin, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin, Limonene, Rose ketones, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| e.l.f. CosmeticsHalo Glow Soft Beam Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | GlysomedFragrance Free Hand Cream | Kate SomervilleDry Skin Saver | CeraVeMoisturizing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Price | — | $8.17 | $44.25 | $5.32 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Ethyl Linoleate | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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