elemis Superfood Night Cream

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. Aqua/Water/Eau
2. Coco-Caprylate
3. Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
4. Propanediol
5. Glycerin
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. PEG-100 Stearate
8. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
9. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
10. Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
11. Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
12. Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Carbomer
15. Betaine
16. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
17. Polysorbate 60
18. Chlorphenesin
19. Hydrolyzed Barley Protein
20. Sodium Hydroxide
21. Hydrolyzed Quinoa
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Tocopheryl Acetate
24. Fragrance
25. Caramel
26. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
27. Panthenol
28. Tocopherol
29. Sodium Dehydroacetate
30. Limonene
31. Butylene Glycol
32. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
33. Maltodextrin
34. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
35. Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
36. Cymbopogon Martini Oil
37. Geraniol
38. Linalool
39. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
40. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
41. Benzyl Alcohol
42. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
43. Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
44. Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
45. Potassium Sorbate
46. Xanthan Gum
47. Sodium Benzoate
48. Ascorbic Acid
49. Ethylhexylglycerin
50. Rhizobian Gum
51. Sodium Hyaluronate
52. Dehydroacetic Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains animal-derived

Formulation view Papaya enzyme mask with water base, featuring papaya, pomegranate, and fig extracts. Gelified with carbomer; polyols provide hydration. Aimed for gentle exfoliation. Note: Enzyme activity is pH-sensitive; without explicit acidic buffers in the list, monitoring irritation levels and enzyme stability during use is crucial.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-CaprylateGlyceryl Stearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Other ingredients

Alpha-Glucan OligosaccharideNigella Sativa Seed OilOryza Sativa Bran OilSalvia Hispanica Seed OilPhenoxyethanolCarbomerBetaineSodium Stearoyl GlutamatePolysorbate 60ChlorphenesinHydrolyzed Barley ProteinSodium HydroxideHydrolyzed QuinoaDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetateFragranceCaramelHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPanthenolTocopherolSodium DehydroacetateLimoneneButylene GlycolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilMaltodextrinHelianthus Annuus Seed OilAmyris Balsamifera Bark OilCymbopogon Martini OilGeraniolLinaloolRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilBenzyl AlcoholPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed ExtractPolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateChlorophyllin-Copper ComplexPotassium SorbateXanthan GumSodium BenzoateAscorbic AcidEthylhexylglycerinRhizobian GumSodium HyaluronateDehydroacetic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Coco-Caprylate

Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Nigella Sativa Seed Oil

Rich in oleic and linolenic acids; emollient and conditioning, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants.

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Rice bran oil rich in oryzanol and linoleic acid for conditioning; moderate comedogenic rating, mind oxidative stability.

Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil

Chia seed extract rich in omega-3/6; moisturizes and conditions skin, monitor oxidation stability.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Chlorphenesin

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

Hydrolyzed Barley Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair/skin feel; contains gluten derivatives, assess risk for gluten sensitivity, use highly hydrolyzed.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Hydrolyzed Quinoa

Hydrolyzed quinoa for skin conditioning and moisturization; plant-derived small molecules, generally well-tolerated.

Disodium EDTA

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Maltodextrin

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil

Amyris bark oil containing terpenes; used as fragrance and perfuming agent, contains EU-labeled fragrance allergens.

Cymbopogon Martini Oil

Natural essential oil with distinct aroma; contains allergens requiring safety assessment.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract

Sweet almond extract, oils/phenolics for moisture/repair, low allergenicity but label nut origin

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.

Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex

Water-soluble green pigment; provides antioxidant and deodorizing effects; used for natural green coloring.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Rhizobian Gum

Biofilm former and viscosity agent for hair; biocompatible and mild

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

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