e.l.f. Cosmetics

e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Triple Bounce Serum

Name: e.l.f. Cosmetics - Holy Hydration! Triple Bounce Serum
Brand: e.l.f. Cosmetics

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Moisturizing

Niacinamide, Panthenol + 5 more

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What the product description says

“Supercharged with 1.7% hyaluronic acid in three different molecular weights to deliver a surge of hydration to skin”

Source: e.l.f. US

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: squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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~1.4–2.2%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.85–1.25%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.4–6.6%

Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateKey activeEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~2.7–4%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.9%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~1.2–1.8%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~3.5–5.2%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Niacinamide

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

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.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs 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~1.4–2.2%

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · Niacinamide

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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.

Anti-blemish

Side benefit · Niacinamide

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

6 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Coceth-7Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.4–6.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Butylene glycol~3.5–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~2.7–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.9–2.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Niacinamide~1.4–2.2%

Hero · Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

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

More about Niacinamide

Squalane~1.2–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Panthenol~0.85–1.25%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Coceth-7~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

More about Citric acid

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Squalane, Panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coceth-7, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Citric acid

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	e.l.f. CosmeticsHoly Hydration! Triple Bounce SerumYOUR PRODUCT	African BotanicsNiacinamide Plumping Booster	REVOLUTION SKINCAREHyaluronic Acid Serum	marie veroniqueSoothing B3 Serum
Match	—	89%	89%	88%
Price	$12.00	$80.00+$68.00	—	$120.00+$108.00
Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 6	5 of 6	4 of 6
Key difference	—	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Pantolactone	Knotgrass Extract
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Product summary

"e. L. F. Cosmetics - Holy Hydration! Triple Bounce Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone

Ingredient callouts

A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.40% - 2.20%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.85% - 1.25%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Humectants (panthenol 0.85% - 1.25%, sodium hyaluronate 1.90% - 2.90% and glycerin 4.40% - 6.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.