Element Eight O2 Growth Factor Eight Active Cream
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Sh-oligopeptide-1 + 32 moreWorks well
“A deeply nourishing multitasking moisturizer with Penta Growth Factor Complex bio-enhanced by a dose of patented liquid oxygen and a curated blend of high-performance actives.”
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, glycine.
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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-5, caprooyl phytosphingosine, caprooyl sphingosine, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide eos, ceramide np, ceramide ns, myristoyl hexapeptide-16, myristoyl pentapeptide-17, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2
Anti-agingSh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-oligopeptide-2 + 6 moreMay help
“Helps to plump skin, improve hydration, brightness and firmness, diminish the appearance of wrinkles and calm irritated skin.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-5, myristoyl hexapeptide-16, myristoyl pentapeptide-17, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Punica granatum extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.3–6.5%
- 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 triglycerideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCoco-caprylate/caprate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilSqualane~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneTremella fuciformis polysaccharide~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilPolyglyceryl-4 oleate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleatePolyglyceryl-6 oleate~1–1.2%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidRosa canina seed oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilTrehalose~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseOxygen~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oxygen molecules that are abundant in normal air. In cosmetic formulas typically comes as a perfluorohexane oxygen emulsion. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment
More about OxygenSh-oligopeptide-1~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-1Sh-oligopeptide-2~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-2Sh-polypeptide-7 sh-polypeptide-94 sh-polypeptide-95~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide np~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCeramide ns~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide nsCeramide ap~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide eop~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCeramide eos~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eosMyristoyl hexapeptide-16~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Myristoyl hexapeptide-16Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Acetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-5Myristoyl pentapeptide-17~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Myristoyl pentapeptide-17Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHyaluronic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed rice protein~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinHydrolyzed pea protein~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineProline~0.3–0.55%
Acetyl glutamine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.3–0.6%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.5%
Caprooyl phytosphingosine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A component of ceramides. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Caprooyl phytosphingosineCaprooyl sphingosine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A component of ceramides. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Caprooyl sphingosineLecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBehenic acid~0.4–0.65%
Chlorella ferment~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Punica granatum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractAngelica acutiloba extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholesterol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCeteareth-25~0.3–0.6%
Maltodextrin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Squalane, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Oenothera biennis oil, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Rosa canina seed oil, Trehalose, Oxygen, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-oligopeptide-2, Sh-polypeptide-7 sh-polypeptide-94 sh-polypeptide-95, Ceramide np, Ceramide ns, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Ceramide eos, Myristoyl hexapeptide-16, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Myristoyl pentapeptide-17, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Hydrolyzed pea protein, Glycine, Proline, Acetyl glutamine, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprooyl phytosphingosine, Caprooyl sphingosine, Lecithin, Behenic acid, Chlorella ferment, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Punica granatum extract, Angelica acutiloba extract, Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract, Cholesterol, Ceteareth-25, Maltodextrin, Butylene glycol, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol
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| Element EightO2 Growth Factor Eight Active CreamYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCARECeramides Moisture Cream | RevolutionCeramides Moisture Cream | Deviant SkincarePeptide + Growth Factor Advanced Restore Cream | |
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| Match | — | 49% | 49% | 46% |
| Price | $100.00 | $12.06−$87.94 | $12.07−$87.93 | $98.00−$2.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 27 | 11 of 27 | 12 of 27 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Dimethicone | Sh-Polypeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Element Eight - O2 Growth Factor Eight Active Cream" works well for improving skin hydration 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. Humectants in this product (acetyl tetrapeptide-5, glycerin, glycine, hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (caprooyl phytosphingosine, ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns and palmitoyl tripeptide-1) 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
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (caprooyl sphingosine 0.25% - 0.50%, caprooyl phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.55%, ceramide eos 0.30% - 0.55%, ceramide eop 0.35% - 0.60%, ceramide ap 0.30% - 0.60%, ceramide ns 0.40% - 0.65% and ceramide np 0.45% - 0.70%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (myristoyl pentapeptide-17 0.25% - 0.50%, acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.30% - 0.50%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.30% - 0.60%, myristoyl hexapeptide-16 0.25% - 0.50%, sh-oligopeptide-2 0.45% - 0.70% and sh-oligopeptide-1 0.45% - 0.70%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 2Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Topical Oxygen Emulsion A Novel Wound Therapyjamanetwork.com
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