Elixirs & Co Anti-Stress Exfoliating Cream
Works for
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline celluloseNot delivered
“Anti-Stress Exfoliating Cream”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 5 moreWorks
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.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Tilia platyphyllos flower water + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tilia platyphyllos flower water~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~3.4–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–3.5%
- 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 triglyceridePropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlyceryl stearate citrate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilOryza sativa~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa powder~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Microcrystalline cellulose~1.1–1.4%
Cetyl alcohol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholDicaprylyl ether~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherGlyceryl stearate~0.8–1.2%
- 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 stearateBenzyl alcohol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPrunus armeniaca seed powder~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Volcanic sand~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol denat.~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Xanthan gum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCellulose gum~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium phytate~0.5–0.8%
Limonene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.45–0.7%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilSalvia sclarea oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dehydroacetic acid~0.35–0.6%
Linum alpinum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAnisaldehyde~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Aesculus hippocastanum flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Agrimonia eupatoria flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Impatiens balsamina flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Impatiens balsamina flower extractPinus sylvestris bud extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Quercus robur bud extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malus sylvestris flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A flower extract that contains volatile compounds. Used to add fragrance and can be irritating
More about Malus sylvestris flower extractSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Verbena officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, Tilia platyphyllos flower water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oryza sativa, Oryza sativa powder, Microcrystalline cellulose, Cetyl alcohol, Dicaprylyl ether, Glyceryl stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Volcanic sand, Alcohol denat., Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Sodium dehydroacetate, Sodium phytate, Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citric acid, Linalool, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Linum alpinum flower/leaf/stem extract, Alcohol, Anisaldehyde, Pogostemon cablin oil, Potassium sorbate, Aesculus hippocastanum flower extract, Agrimonia eupatoria flower extract, Impatiens balsamina flower extract, Pinus sylvestris bud extract, Quercus robur bud extract, Malus sylvestris flower extract, Sodium benzoate, Verbena officinalis flower extract
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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.
| Elixirs & CoAnti-Stress Exfoliating CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Placentor VégétalUltra-Exfoliant Cream | Laboratoires de BiarritzRadiance Scrub Organic | BABORDoctor Babor Refine Rx Enzyme Peel Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $18.50 | $17.31 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Bisabolol | Bacillus Ferment |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Elixirs & Co - Anti-Stress Exfoliating Cream" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.40% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 22.13£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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