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MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 12 moreGood evidence
“HYDRATES, SOFTENS, NOURISHES A prebiotic overnight sleeping ELEMIS Superfood Midnight Facial that leaves dry, thirsty skin feeling silky soft, radiant and replenished with moisture upon waking Shop Now”
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:
sodium hyaluronate, glucose.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, macadamia ternifolia seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glucose~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseRosin~7.2–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a film on the surface of the skin and create a thicker product texture
More about RosinMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterWater~2.6–3.9%
Glyceryl stearate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePropylene glycol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSteareth-21~1.3–2%
Isopropyl palmitate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCeteareth-12~0.5–1.15%
Olus oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilVegetable oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilCoco-caprylate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
- 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 triglycerideMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCarbomer~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolCaramel~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.15–0.55%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.55%
Glucose~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseMannose~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-glucan~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.4%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Eugenol~0.1–0.3%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeEugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilCoriandrum sativum seed oil~0.1–0.45%
Ingredient list view
Glucose, Rosin, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Water, Glyceryl stearate, Propylene glycol, Steareth-21, Isopropyl palmitate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ceteareth-12, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Coco-caprylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Tocopherol, Caramel, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium dehydroacetate, Benzyl salicylate, Glucose, Mannose, Beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Cananga odorata flower oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eugenol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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