ELEMIS Body Soothing Skin Nourishing Body Cream
Works for
MoisturizingAvena sativa kernel extract, Milk protein + 11 moreWorks well
“This luxurious body moisturiser replenishes hydration to soften dry, rough skin, leaving behind a silky finish.”
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, trehalose.
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: borago officinalis seed oil, camellia oleifera seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: avena sativa kernel extract
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Borago officinalis seed oil + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · TocopherolMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Borago officinalis seed oil~26–32%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilAvena sativa kernel extract~6–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractMilk protein~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Milk proteinTocopherol~3.4–4.2%
- 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 TocopherolWater~2.6–3.2%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedGlycerin~1.5–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinIsononyl isononanoate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateC12-16 alcohols~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsBorago officinalis seed oil~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilTrehalose~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseCetyl alcohol~1–1.2%
- 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 alcoholPentaerythrityl distearate~0.75–1.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrogenated lecithin~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSodium polyacrylate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePalmitic acid~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCamellia oleifera seed oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed milk protein~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.85%
Tocopherol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeAvena sativa kernel extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCoumarin~0.5–0.8%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeCitronellol~0.45–0.65%
Geraniol~0.35–0.6%
Linalool~0.35–0.6%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.35–0.6%
Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Borago officinalis seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Avena sativa kernel extract, Milk protein, Tocopherol, Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, C12-16 alcohols, Borago officinalis seed oil, Trehalose, Cetyl alcohol, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium polyacrylate, Palmitic acid, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed milk protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Avena sativa kernel extract, Coumarin, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Cinnamyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Cymbopogon nardus oil
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ELEMISBody Soothing Skin Nourishing Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Babo BotanicalsMoisturizing Oat & Calendula Body Lotion | WalgreensHydrocortisone 1% Intensive Healing Anti-itch Cream | CakeMilk Made Hand Cream | Hydrate Dry Hands | Coconut Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 48% | 44% |
| Price | — | $18.50 | — | $5.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Retinyl Palmitate | Marshmallow Root Extract |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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