Elizabeth Arden Eternal Aura Body Balm
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing16 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“deeply moisturizes and soothes dryness”
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:
carnosine, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“younger-looking skin”
This product contains carnosine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Paraffinum liquidum~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl palmitate~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCetyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 alcoholParfum~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- 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 butterC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateTheobroma cacao seed butter~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPalmitic acid~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.55–0.8%
- 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 CarbomerCarnosine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineDimethicone~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDisodium edta~0.5–0.7%
Glyceryl stearate se~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerOlus oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilPolysorbate 60~0.4–0.6%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateSorbitan stearate~0.3–0.6%
Squalane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneSteareth-20~0.45–0.65%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acetateTriethanolamine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.25–0.5%
Beta-caryophyllene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.25–0.5%
Coumarin~0.25–0.5%
Dimethyl phenethyl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.25–0.45%
Geranyl acetate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Linalyl acetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rose ketones~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpineol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanillin~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetyl alcohol, Parfum, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Carnosine, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Glyceryl stearate se, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Olus oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Sorbitan stearate, Squalane, Steareth-20, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Beta-caryophyllene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Dimethyl phenethyl acetate, Geraniol, Geranyl acetate, Juniperus virginiana oil, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Pinene, Pogostemon cablin oil, Rose ketones, Terpineol, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin
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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.
| Elizabeth ArdenEternal Aura Body BalmYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaCocoa Butter Body Cream | unoharaNoyamanomegumi Face & Body Cream | KoseDr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Repair Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | $44.95 | $7.98−$36.97 | $34.56−$10.39 | $36.20−$8.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Isopropyl Myristate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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