e-l-f e.l.f. Pore Refining Regimen Kit - 3 Kits

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. Butylene Glycol
4. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
7. Fragrance
8. Hydroxyacetophenone
9. Phenoxyethanol
10. Disodium EDTA
11. Water
12. Acrylates/Va Copolymer
13. PVP
14. Polyvinyl Alcohol
15. Glycerin
16. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
17. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Caprylyl Glycol
21. Water
22. Butylene Glycol
23. Glycerin
24. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
25. Charcoal Powder
26. Allantoin
27. 1,2-Hexanediol
28. Polysorbate 80
29. Squalane
30. Agar
31. Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
32. Sucrose
33. Chondrus Crispus Powder
34. Cellulose Gum
35. Xanthan Gum
36. Fragrance
37. Hydroxyacetophenone
38. Arginine
39. Water
40. Butylene Glycol
41. Glycerin
42. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
43. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
44. Sodium Hyaluronate
45. Niacinamide
46. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
47. 1,2-Hexanediol
48. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
49. Hydroxyethylcellulose
50. PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
51. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
52. Polyacrylic Acid
53. Fragrance
54. Hydroxyacetophenone
55. Arginine
56. Disodium EDTA
57. Titanium Dioxide
58. Red 33
59. Yellow 6

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabensContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Formulation view Kit includes toner, mask, and clay. High-molecular polymers and botanical extracts target pore refinement and cleansing. Balanced hydration and clear formulation structure. Ideal for combination and oily skin types requiring regular exfoliation and toning.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTI-SEBUM

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

矫味剂

Fragrance

ANTIOXIDANT

Hydroxyacetophenone

Other ingredients

PhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTAWaterAcrylates/Va CopolymerPVPPolyvinyl AlcoholGlycerinHamamelis Virginiana ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizatePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolWaterButylene GlycolGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCharcoal PowderAllantoin1,2-HexanediolPolysorbate 80SqualaneAgarCeratonia Siliqua GumSucroseChondrus Crispus PowderCellulose GumXanthan GumFragranceHydroxyacetophenoneArginineWaterButylene GlycolGlycerinCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilSodium HyaluronateNiacinamideDipotassium Glycyrrhizate1,2-HexanediolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilHydroxyethylcellulosePEG/PPG-17/6 CopolymerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolyacrylic AcidFragranceHydroxyacetophenoneArginineDisodium EDTATitanium DioxideRed 33Yellow 6

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Water

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

Acrylates/Va Copolymer

Not decoded yet

PVP

Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Glycerin

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Charcoal Powder

Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Agar

Natural polysaccharide gelling agent for thickening and suspension; may gel at high levels, avoid cationic systems

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Locust bean gum thickener/emulsifier; viscous at high levels, check batch consistency.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Chondrus Crispus Powder

Seaweed powder for gentle physical exfoliation; absorbs water; for scrubs and care, no chemical irritation.

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Xanthan Gum

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Non-ionic copolymer used as a solvent and emulsifier aid; PEG component may increase penetration

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Polyacrylic Acid

Water-soluble polymer for viscosity and emulsion stability; requires neutralization

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Disodium EDTA

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Red 33

FD&C Red 33 synthetic dye; verify metal impurities; monitor sensitive users.

Yellow 6

Synthetic water-soluble dye; potential allergen, use with care in sensitive skin, often needs stabilizers.

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