ELEMIS Hydra-Balance Day Cream - Normal to Combination Skin
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydra-Balance Day Cream .”
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:
betaine, 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: squalane, isononyl isononanoate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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 GlycerinIsononyl isononanoate~4.2–5.1%
- 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 isononanoateButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSqualane~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneBetaine~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 60~1.2–1.5%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSteareth-21~0.75–1.15%
Disodium edta~0.6–0.85%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerTocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- 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 acetateTocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
Steareth-2~0.35–0.6%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.55%
Limonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilCitrus nobilis oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Spiraea ulmaria extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilMyrtus communis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Myrtus communis leaf extractCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Steareth-21, Disodium edta, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Steareth-2, Dehydroacetic acid, Limonene, Sorbitan isostearate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus nobilis oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Myrtus communis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Linalool, Maltodextrin, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Citrus aurantium flower oil
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 6Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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