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Elizabeth Grant Hydra Cell Active Ultimate Hydration Face Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Allantoin 0.2% - 0.4%Butyrospermum parkii butter 1.2% - 1.5%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Elizabeth Grant - Hydra Cell Active Ultimate Hydration Face Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Urea, algae extract, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate 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 (algae extract, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.25% - 0.45%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 "Elizabeth Grant" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydra Cell Active Ultimate Hydration Face Cream

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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: algae extract, 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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, urea

dimethicone 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 4.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-aging

This product contains lysine, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.

lysine 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

serine 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

ubiquinone 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

tocopheryl acetate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

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Potential irritants

chamomilla recutita flower extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

pullulan 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

cetearyl alcohol 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

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

ethylhexyl palmitate 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Laureth-4, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Leontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture, Trehalose, Algae extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Poria cocos extract, Phragmites karka extract, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Urea, Algin, Pullulan, Collagen, Ubiquinone, Panthenol, Propylene glycol, Disodium phosphate, Potassium phosphate, Xanthan gum, Serine, Allantoin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Peg-100 stearate, Squalane, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl acetate, Pentylene glycol, Sorbitan isostearate, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Sodium polyacrylate, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Citric acid, Ceteareth-20, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Threonine, Lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Key ingredients	panthenol palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +18 more	Common: panthenol urea +5 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +3 more	Common: urea panthenol +9 more Other: fructose myristyl myristate +2 more	Common: panthenol urea +6 more Other: niacinamide fructose +4 more	Common: panthenol urea +5 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +3 more	Common: panthenol palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +6 more Other: hexapeptide-11 tripeptide-1 +10 more	Common: panthenol urea +7 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +4 more	Common: urea panthenol +5 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +5 more	Common: panthenol urea +2 more Other:	Common: urea panthenol +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum lactic acid +4 more	Common: panthenol urea +5 more Other: cetyl dimethicone	Common: panthenol palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +2 more Other: niacinamide polymethylsilsesquioxane +2 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ammonium polyacrylate Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more

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Elizabeth Grant Hydra Cell Active Ultimate Hydration Face Cream

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Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

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