Elf Redness Relief Express Mask ingredients list

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. Dipropylene glycol
4. Glycereth-26
5. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
6. Betaine
7. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
8. Menthyl lactate
9. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
10. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
11. Centella Asiatica Extract
12. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
13. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
14. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
15. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
16. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
17. Diethoxyethyl succinate
18. Saccharide Isomerate
19. Potassium Hydroxide
20. Butylene Glycol
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. PPG-26-Buteth-26
23. Caprylyl Glycol
24. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
25. Allantoin
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
30. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
31. Fragrance
32. Disodium EDTA
33. 1,2-Hexanediol
34. PVM/ma copolymer
35. Biosaccharide Gum-1
36. Sodium Hyaluronate
37. Caramel

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene glycolMenthyl lactate

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26

EMULSION STABILISING

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Other ingredients

Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractDiethoxyethyl succinateSaccharide IsomeratePotassium HydroxideButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolPPG-26-Buteth-26Caprylyl GlycolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilAllantoinXanthan GumGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerEthylhexylglycerinBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-CresolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateFragranceDisodium EDTA1,2-HexanediolPVM/ma copolymerBiosaccharide Gum-1Sodium HyaluronateCaramel

Skim through

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

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Betaine

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

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Menthyl lactate

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

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Diethoxyethyl succinate

Water-soluble co-solvent for lipophilic actives; check preservative compatibility.

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Butylene Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Xanthan Gum

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

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol

UV absorber with good stability; risk of contact dermatitis, control concentration.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Disodium EDTA

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

PVM/ma copolymer

Film former at 1–5%; for styling/hair care, provides lasting effect

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Caramel

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