ELEMIS Frangipani Body Cream

ELEMIS Frangipani Body Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
10 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Fortified with a moisturizing blend of oils, including Macadamia, Coprah and Tahitian Monoi, the deeply hydrating cream delivers an indulgent at-home spa experience with every use.”
Source: Lookfantastic US

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

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.15–0.6%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~0.35–0.75%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.1–3.2%
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~1.3–2%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~0.35–0.8%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.7–2.6%
Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~1–1.5%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~4.7–7%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~2.7–4%
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~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.5–5.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Amyl cinnamal—High~0.1–0.4%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Plumeria rubra flower extractUsed to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Gardenia taitensis flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Ceteareth-12Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.1%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~1.3–2%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1–1.5%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~1–1.5%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.15–0.6%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.7–2.6%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~0.55–1.3%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glyceryl stearate~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Propylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Octyldodecanol~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.1–3.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Ceteareth-12~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–2%
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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Isopropyl palmitate~1–1.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ceteareth-20~0.55–1.3%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Carbomer~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Parfum~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Triethanolamine~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.35–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.6%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Sodium dehydroacetate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Caramel~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Amyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Plumeria alba flower extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Plumeria rubra flower extract~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Gardenia taitensis flower extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glyceryl stearate, Propylene glycol, Octyldodecanol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-12, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isopropyl palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteareth-20, Carbomer, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Sodium polyacrylate, Disodium edta, Cocos nucifera oil, Sodium dehydroacetate, Linalool, Caramel, Amyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Tocopherol, Plumeria alba flower extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Benzyl salicylate, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Limonene

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