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e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.6% - 1.9%Panthenol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Product summary

"e. L. F. Cosmetics - Holy Hydration! Face Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, trehalose, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, dimethicone, squalane and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.65% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.30% - 0.60%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

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What can the product work for?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

It's packed with skin-loving ingredients that even out skin tone and replenish lost moisture for a firmed up, bouncy complexion.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Face Cream

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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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: dimethicone, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

polymethylsilsesquioxane 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

sodium hyaluronate 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

squalane 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

niacinamide 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

panthenol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.05% - 0.1%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

aluminum starch octenylsuccinate 0.45% - 0.7%

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Used to thicken the product's consistency

Comodogenic ingredients

stearyl heptanoate 4.1% - 5.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

isopropyl isostearate 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

isohexadecane 8.1% - 9.9%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

stearyl heptanoate 4.1% - 5.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Ingredient list view

Water, Isohexadecane, Stearyl heptanoate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Isopropyl isostearate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl olivate, Trehalose, Squalane, Dimethicone, Stearic acid, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Polyethylene, Disodium edta, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Carbomer

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Key ingredients	niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +8 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +8 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +43 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +6 more Other: cannabis sativa seed oil	Common: niacinamide panthenol +6 more Other: bakuchiol ceramide eop +4 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +6 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +4 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +8 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +43 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: dimethiconol	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: retinal gluconolactone +15 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: hexapeptide-11 tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 titanium dioxide +1 more	Common: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: adenosine butyrospermum parkii butter	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: madecassoside caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	bht Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +3 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +14 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ammonium polyacrylate Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? cannabis sativa seed oil Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl stearate Has skin benefit? +38 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

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