ELEMIS Hydra-Boost Day Cream - Normal to Dry Skin
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Borago officinalis seed oil + 9 moreWorks
“The Hydra-Boost Day Cream For Dry Skin from Elemis will provide instant, intensive nourishment to dry, dehydrated skin.”
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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, isononyl isononanoate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinC12-16 alcohols~3.2–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsIsononyl isononanoate~2.5–3.1%
- 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 isononanoatePentaerythrityl distearate~2–2.4%
Borago officinalis seed oil~1.7–2.1%
- 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 oilEchium plantagineum seed oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydrogenated lecithin~1–1.2%
- 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 lecithinPalmitic acid~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.9%
- 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 acetateSodium polyacrylate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolGossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrolyzed 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 acidSodium dehydroacetate~0.2–0.4%
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Myrtus communis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- 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 extractSalicornia herbacea extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, C12-16 alcohols, Isononyl isononanoate, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Palmitic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Chlorphenesin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Parfum, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium dehydroacetate, Linalool, Myrtus communis leaf extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| ELEMISHydra-Boost Day Cream - Normal to Dry SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Lise WatierAge Control Supreme Sublime Advanced Rich Day Cream | hwarang'Bellflower Moisturizing Barrier Cream | Cetaphilnew Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $85.31 | $14.18 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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