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MoisturizingCopper pca, Cera alba + 20 moreWorks
“Intensely moisturise skin with the BIOTEC Skin Energising Day Cream from Elemis .”
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:
copper pca, glycerin.
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: cera alba, cocos nucifera oil.
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreNot delivered
“With the brand's Bio-Energy™ Complex of encapsulated Zinc and Copper, the lightweight moisturiser increases cell energy, whilst working to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) 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?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolStearyl palmitate~2.2–2.6%
Carbomer~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHydrolyzed xanthomonas campestris polysaccharide~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~1.4–1.7%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrated silica~1–1.3%
Disodium edta~0.55–0.85%
Zinc~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.7%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.4–0.6%
Copper pca~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.45–0.65%
Lauryl laurate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl laurateHydrolyzed corn starch~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchCanarium luzonicum leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristica fragrans kernel oil~0.25–0.5%
Boswellia carterii oil~0.25–0.45%
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilAmber extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77400~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.25–0.45%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilIsopropyl palmitate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateDicaprylyl carbonate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCocos nucifera oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlycerin~0.3–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMyristyl myristate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHexyldecyl laurate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hexyldecyl laurateHexyldecanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolCera alba~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCoco-caprylate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylatePhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerParfum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Alisma plantago aquatica extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maris sal~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salSodium pca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSuccinic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Propanediol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium dehydroacetate~0.25–0.45%
Hordeum vulgare seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract. It might contain compounds that help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Hordeum vulgare seed extractPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Canarium luzonicum leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristica fragrans kernel oil~0.2–0.4%
Boswellia carterii oil~0.2–0.4%
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Rhizobian gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can temporarily tighten the skin right after application of the product. The effect will be short-lived. Helps improve the product considtency
More about Rhizobian gumSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAmber extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl palmitate, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed xanthomonas campestris polysaccharide, Polysorbate 20, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Hydrated silica, Disodium edta, Zinc, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium dehydroacetate, Copper pca, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Lauryl laurate, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Canarium luzonicum leaf extract, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Amber extract, Ci 77400, Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Isopropyl palmitate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Myristyl myristate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hexyldecyl laurate, Hexyldecanol, Cera alba, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Coco-caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Disodium edta, Alisma plantago aquatica extract, Maris sal, Sodium pca, Succinic acid, Lactic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Propanediol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Hordeum vulgare seed extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Canarium luzonicum leaf extract, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Rhizobian gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Amber extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ELEMISBIOTEC Skin Energising Day CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Maria ÅkerbergFace Cream Sensitive | ADVANCED CLINICALSDark Spot Face Cream | DurexNaturals Moisture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 55% | 49% |
| Price | — | $30.32 | $9.99 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Oil composition of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) fruit-seedslink.springer.com
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