Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay 2-in-1 Daily Cleanser

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay 2-in-1 Daily Cleanser

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Palmitic acid + 8 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Eight Hour HydraPlay™ 2-in-1 Daily Cleanser”
Source: Elizabeth Arden UK

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate se, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, stearic acid, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~3–3.7%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~2–2.4%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.4–1.7%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.3–1.5%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.6–0.9%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.45–0.7%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.35–0.65%
Sorbitan isostearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.25–0.45%
Polysorbate 60Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.2–0.4%
Anti-blemish
Kaolin, Lauric acid
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Pink Kaolin Clay unclogs pores and removes impurities”
Source: Elizabeth Arden UK

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

KaolinEffect: LowA type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color~5.5–6.7%
Lauric acidEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.6–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus limon peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~3–3.7%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~3–3.7%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.6–0.9%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.4–1.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Kaolin~5.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Glycerin~4–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Myristic acid~3–3.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Lactococcus ferment lysate~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Palmitic acid~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Butylene glycol~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.4–1.7%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Stearic acid~1.3–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Illite~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Montmorillonite~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin

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Potassium hydroxide~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Lauric acid~0.6–0.9%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Phenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Parfum~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Peg-100 stearate~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Squalane~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Titanium dioxide~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Limonene~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalyl acetate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Palmitic acid, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Stearic acid, Illite, Montmorillonite, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Parfum, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Squalane, Tetrasodium edta, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Titanium dioxide, Citrus limon peel oil, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl acetate

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