Based on the ingredients included, "Ellis Brooklyn - Pseudonym Excellent Body Milk" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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). Limnanthes alba seed oil, theobroma cacao seed butter, beeswax, cocos nucifera oil and helianthus annuus seed oil 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.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.

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The product retails from 45.00$ up to 55.00$ in the United States and from 70.00CA$ up to 74.20CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Meadowfoam Seed Oil a fast-absorbing skin protector and softener that locks in moisture. Velvety Texture 8 oz.

Source: Bluemercury

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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

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: beeswax, cera alba.

theobroma cacao seed butter 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

beeswax 0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

cera alba 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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What does the product description say?

Paraben-free, Phthalates-free, Cruelty-free 97% natural, 52% organic Rosehip Oil a potent natural source of Omegas 3, 6, and 9, and Vitamin C, which brightens and restores skin tone.

Source: Bluemercury

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Key Actives

theobroma cacao seed butter 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.5% - 1.1%

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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parfum 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

butylphenyl methylpropional 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

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

cocos nucifera oil 2% - 3%

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

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aloe barbadensis leaf juice 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

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

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

water 12% - 17%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

helianthus annuus seed oil 5.1% - 7.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Myristyl myristate, Potassium stearate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Parfum, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa canina seed extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Sodium carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Eugenol, Coumarin, Citral, Anise alcohol, Farnesol, Benzyl alcohol

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Key ingredients	panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +10 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: dimethicone sesamum indicum seed oil +1 more	Common: panthenol cocos nucifera oil +4 more Other: niacinamide glycine soja oil +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: dimethicone sesamum indicum seed oil +1 more	Common: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide eos +27 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: ceramide np cannabis sativa seed oil +8 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other: persea gratissima oil	Common: panthenol cera alba +3 more Other: retinol tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +8 more	Common: panthenol cocos nucifera oil +2 more Other: cannabis sativa seed oil hydroxyproline +2 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? farnesol Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +18 more	citrus limon peel oil Has skin benefit? litsea cubeba fruit oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +10 more	limonene Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +18 more	retinol Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +66 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more

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