e.l.f. Cosmetics

Jelly Pop Water Gel Moisturizer

Name: e.l.f. Cosmetics - Jelly Pop Water Gel Moisturizer
Brand: e.l.f. Cosmetics

Efficacy 75/100·Medium irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

GLYCERIN at ~4.1–6.1%

Good evidence

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GLYCERINRole: HeroOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.1–6.1%

Irritancy

7 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compoundLow~2.7–4.1%est.

Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.9–1.35%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsLow~0.5–1.15%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.35–0.8%est.

Calcium chlorideHelps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritatingLow~0.1–0.35%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

Low risk

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels