"ELEMIS - Dynamic Resurfacing Day Cream SPF30" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 1.70% - 2.10%, octinoxate 1.50% - 1.80% and octocrylene 0.70% - 1.05%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ELEMIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 112.20$ up to 132.00$ in the United States, for 87.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 179.20CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Dynamic Resurfacing Day Cream SPF30

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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: biosaccharide gum-1, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, borago officinalis seed oil.

glycerin 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

borago officinalis seed oil 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.3% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus 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.

rubus idaeus seed oil 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

borago officinalis seed oil 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

myrtus communis leaf extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that contains an essential oil and often used for its fragrance. Can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties

Sun protection

octocrylene 0.7% - 1.05%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.7% - 2.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.5% - 1.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Powered by the ELEMIS Patented Tri-Enzyme technology for gentle skin resurfacing, skin appears naturally smoother and signs of skin ageing are reduced.

Source: Walmart

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 rubus idaeus seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

The complexion appears more even, whilst feeling fresh, comfortable and hydrated all day.

Source: Walmart

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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

borago officinalis seed oil 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.5% - 1.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

melissa officinalis leaf extract 0.4% - 0.65%

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A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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

ecklonia cava extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

coco-caprylate 5.2% - 6.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

glycerin 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Coco-caprylate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Isostearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Butylene glycol cocoate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Octocrylene, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Propylene glycol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Behenyl alcohol, Ethylcellulose, Lecithin, Xanthan gum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol, Papain, Borago officinalis seed oil, Parfum, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium dehydroacetate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Stearyl alcohol, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Protease, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citric acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Codium tomentosum extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Myrtus communis leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Subtilisin, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Poria cocos extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	38%	37%	37%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	biosaccharide gum-1 borago officinalis seed oil +8 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +3 more Other: bakuchiol alpha-arbutin +10 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside ascorbyl glucoside +9 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +2 more Other: urea dimethicone +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +4 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate helianthus annuus extract +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: alpha-arbutin bisabolol +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? +24 more	aroma Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +20 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +21 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? echinacea purpurea extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? copaifera officinalis resin Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more

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Anti-oxidation

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Evens skin tone

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