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ELEMIS Advanced Skincare Sensitive Soothing Milk

Name: ELEMIS - Advanced Skincare Sensitive Soothing Milk
Brand: ELEMIS

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Vegetable oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 9 more

Works

What the product description says

“It envelops the skin with a moisturising treatment that reduces sensitivity and redness; the skin is better defended against environmental stressors.”

Source: Allbeauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, vegetable oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Vegetable oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.3–4.9%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.8–2.7%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–35%

Olus oil· EmollientEffect: LowAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.3–6.5%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~2.5–3.7%

Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.6%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~1.1–1.7%

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~0.1–0.3%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.15%

Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract, Zingiber officinale root extract

Medium risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.3–0.7%est.

Salvia miltiorrhiza root extractAn aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–35%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.5–3.7%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.8–2.7%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~23–35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Water~12–17%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Olus oil~4.3–6.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Vegetable oil~3.3–4.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pentylene glycol~2.5–3.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Butyrospermum parkii nut extract~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glyceryl stearate citrate~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Behenyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Xanthan gum~0.8–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-3 stearate~0.5–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.35–0.85%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Sclerotium gum~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Lecithin~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pullulan~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Bisabolol~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Spent grain wax~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.3%

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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Silica~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

An aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

More about Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract

Zingiber officinale root extract~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Water, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Pentylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii nut extract, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Behenyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Bisabolol, Spent grain wax, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Silica, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract, Zingiber officinale root extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

1
Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammationresearchgate.net
3
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
5
Some phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): A review of recent researchsciencedirect.com

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