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Elizabeth Grant Hydra-Moist Vitamin C5 Body Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%Ascorbyl glucoside 1.5% - 1.8%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Elizabeth Grant - Hydra-Moist Vitamin C5 Body Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Elizabeth Grant - Hydra-Moist Vitamin C5 Body Cream ticks this box. Panthenol, algae extract, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol 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). Algae extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil, cetearyl alcohol and palmitic acid in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Time-released synchronized C Complex-5, TorricelumnTM, and natural oils help to refine the texture of the skin and increase the appearance of elasticity.

Source: Elizabeth Grant

This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. 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.

ascorbyl glucoside 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

algae extract 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydra-Moist Vitamin C5 Body Cream

Source: From product name

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

panthenol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.3% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 1.7% - 2.1%

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

Evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.

ascorbyl glucoside 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Anti-oxidation

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

The following ingredients - ascorbyl glucoside also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

camellia oleifera leaf extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

ascorbyl glucoside 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

cucumis sativus fruit extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%

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

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

ascorbyl glucoside 1.5% - 1.8%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

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Potential irritants

chamomilla recutita flower extract 0.5% - 0.75%

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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

salvia officinalis leaf extract 0.5% - 0.7%

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Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

cetearyl alcohol 2% - 2.4%

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

palmitic acid 4.3% - 5.3%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.3% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Palmitic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Stearic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Euterpe oleracea pulp powder, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Algae extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Collagen, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Bisabolol, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Trifolium pratense leaf extract, Allantoin, Tocopheryl acetate, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Panthenol, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Myristic acid, Arachidic acid, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium polyacrylate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Ci 15985

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WIMJ similarity score		54%	59%	58%	58%	58%	55%	55%	54%	54%	54%	53%
Key ingredients	ascorbyl glucoside panthenol +9 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ceramide np centella asiatica extract +13 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ascorbic acid dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: niacinamide urea +7 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: gluconolactone theobroma cacao seed butter +1 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: panthenol cocos nucifera oil +1 more Other: niacinamide glycine soja oil +6 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ceramide np centella asiatica extract +13 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide +8 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: niacinamide carthamus tinctorius seed oil +9 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +6 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +18 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +23 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +4 more	symphytum officinale leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +23 more	citral Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +26 more	spilanthes acmella flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? palmitic acid Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? cannabis sativa seed oil Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +31 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Elizabeth Grant Hydra-Moist Vitamin C5 Body Cream

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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