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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "ELEMIS - Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. ELEMIS - Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm ticks this box. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (c13-14 isoparaffin and octyldodecanol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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 42.00$ up to 60.00$ in the United States, from 81.00CA$ up to 84.00CA$ in Canada, for 68.42A$ in Australia and from 39.99£ up to 43.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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