Elizabeth Grant Professional Institute Salt Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“A mineral rich salt face cream to deeply moisturize, boost skin's immune function, build epidermal hydration and enhance the skin's natural resilience for radiant, more youthful-looking skin.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: acetyl hexapeptide-37, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-aging5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“A mineral rich salt face cream to deeply moisturize, boost skin's immune function, build epidermal hydration and enhance the skin's natural resilience for radiant, more youthful-looking skin.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-37, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinMaris sal~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salSodium chloride~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–2.9%
- 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 triglycerideCeresin~1.8–2.3%
Cocos nucifera oil~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilDimethicone~1.5–1.8%
- 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 DimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholEthyl methicone~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea silt extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-100 stearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateAcetyl hexapeptide-37~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-37Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Rhodiola rosea extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inonotus obliquus extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Selaginella lepidophylla extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Selaginella lepidophylla extractRhaponticum carthamoides root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eleutherococcus senticosus root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acanthopanax senticosus root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
More about Acanthopanax senticosus root extractLaminaria digitata extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractGlyceryl stearate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 stearateAllantoin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCetearyl glucoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePanthenol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium lactate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePropylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPolysorbate 20~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.2–0.35%
- 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 CarbomerCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBht~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Maris sal, Sodium chloride, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ceresin, Cocos nucifera oil, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethyl methicone, Sea silt extract, Peg-100 stearate, Acetyl hexapeptide-37, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Rhodiola rosea extract, Inonotus obliquus extract, Selaginella lepidophylla extract, Rhaponticum carthamoides root extract, Eleutherococcus senticosus root extract, Acanthopanax senticosus root extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glyceryl stearate, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cetearyl glucoside, Panthenol, Sodium lactate, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Citric acid, Bht, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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| Elizabeth GrantProfessional Institute Salt CreamYOUR PRODUCT | M-61Hydraboost Rich Cream | Transparent LabBAKUCHIOL FIRMING CREAM Firming Facial Cream | Perricone MDHypoallergenic Firming Eye Cream | |
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| Match | — | 53% | 53% | 51% |
| Price | $85.00 | $94.00+$9.00 | — | $18.00−$67.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | Bakuchiol | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Elizabeth Grant - Professional Institute Salt Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. 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. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lactate, butylene glycol and propylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil and dimethicone 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.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.45% - 0.65%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.50% - 0.70% and acetyl hexapeptide-37 0.45% - 0.70%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
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.
Price
The product retails for 85.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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