elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Gel Mask

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Polysorbate 20
4. Menthyl Lactate
5. Tromethamine
6. Carbomer
7. Phenoxyethanol
8. Xanthan Gum
9. Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
10. Propylene Glycol
11. PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
12. Fragrance
13. Chlorphenesin
14. Disodium EDTA
15. Papain
16. O-Cymen-5-Ol
17. Mannitol
18. Behenyl Alcohol
19. Sisymbrium Officinale Extract
20. Butyrospermum Parkii
21. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
22. Citric Acid
23. Glycolic Acid
24. Zinc Pca
25. Hydrogenated Castor Oil
26. Stearyl Alcohol
27. Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
28. Maltodextrin
29. Protease
30. Poria Cocos Root Extract
31. Sclerotium Gum
32. Subtilisin
33. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

FRAGRANCE

Menthyl Lactate

BUFFERING

Tromethamine

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

BINDING

Xanthan Gum

Other ingredients

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem PowderPropylene GlycolPEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateFragranceChlorphenesinDisodium EDTAPapainO-Cymen-5-OlMannitolBehenyl AlcoholSisymbrium Officinale ExtractButyrospermum ParkiiArctium Lappa Root ExtractCitric AcidGlycolic AcidZinc PcaHydrogenated Castor OilStearyl AlcoholMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit ExtractMaltodextrinProteasePoria Cocos Root ExtractSclerotium GumSubtilisinAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Menthyl Lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder

Bamboo stem powder, physical exfoliant; grit size dictates irritation, prevent settling in creams

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

PEG-modified emulsifier; mild, low-foam. For O/W and anhydrous systems, check compatibility and viscosity.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Papain

Protease for mild exfoliation; concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Sisymbrium Officinale Extract

Not decoded yet

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Zinc Pca

Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract

Natural extract providing antioxidant activity; used as functional ingredient at low levels.

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Protease

Protease for exfoliation; control pH and concentration to protect barrier, avoid strong acid/alkali.

Poria Cocos Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Subtilisin

Protease enzyme for gentle exfoliation by breaking down dead skin. Strictly control concentration and contact time; excessive use may compromise the barrier.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9

Not decoded yet

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