elemis Superfood glow priming moisturiser

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. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
3. Cetearyl Alcohol
4. Glycerin
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Glyceryl Stearate SE
7. Octyldodecanol
8. Olus Oil/Vegetable Oil/Huile Végétale
9. Caprylyl Glycol
10. Mica
11. Propylene Glycol
12. Cetyl Palmitate
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Polyacrylate-13
15. Sorbitan Palmitate
16. Tocopherol
17. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
18. Fragrance
19. Polyisobutene
20. Disodium EDTA
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
23. Sorbitan Oleate
24. Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
25. Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
26. Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
27. Polysorbate 20
28. Sorbitan Isostearate
29. 1,2-Hexanediol
30. Tin Oxide
31. Linalool
32. Limonene
33. Lactobacillus
34. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
35. Geraniol
36. Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose
37. Citronellol
38. Sodium Hydroxide
39. Sodium Citrate
40. Citric Acid
41. Potassium Sorbate
42. Ribes Nigrum Bud Oil
43. Biotin
44. Ci 77891
45. Ci 77491

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains PEG

Formulation view Light cream with dicaprylyl carbonate for refreshment and glycerin for hydration. Includes black tea ferment and green tea oil for antioxidant care. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and 1,2-hexanediol. Features mica sheen, suitable for combo/dry skin as a protective, radiance-boosting primer.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateCetearyl AlcoholOctyldodecanol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

润肤剂

Olus Oil/Vegetable Oil/Huile Végétale

Other ingredients

Caprylyl GlycolMicaPropylene GlycolCetyl PalmitatePhenoxyethanolPolyacrylate-13Sorbitan PalmitateTocopherolAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideFragrancePolyisobuteneDisodium EDTAXanthan GumSynthetic FluorphlogopiteSorbitan OleateSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea FermentCamellia Sinensis Seed OilCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentPolysorbate 20Sorbitan Isostearate1,2-HexanediolTin OxideLinaloolLimoneneLactobacillusZingiber Officinale Root ExtractGeraniolHydroxyethyl EthylcelluloseCitronellolSodium HydroxideSodium CitrateCitric AcidPotassium SorbateRibes Nigrum Bud OilBiotinCi 77891Ci 77491

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

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

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Olus Oil/Vegetable Oil/Huile Végétale

Generic term for vegetable oils; not a single raw material. Specific oil identity required to assess stability, comedogenicity, and texture.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Propylene Glycol

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

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Sorbitan Palmitate

Non-ionic emulsifier, typically used in W/O or blending systems. Low toxicity, non-comedogenic.

Tocopherol

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

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Disodium EDTA

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Ferment extract rich in polyphenols; acts as skin conditioning agent with antioxidant potential

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil; rich in vitamin E/oleic acid, emollient/antioxidant, light texture.

Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

Yeast ferment extract with polysaccharides; used for multifunctional effects, complex profile may sensitise.

Polysorbate 20

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Linalool

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Lactobacillus

Lactobacillus derivatives for skin conditioning; verify fermentation purity and safety.

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Geraniol

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

Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose

Cellulose derivative for thickening and film-forming; use at low levels to avoid tackiness.

Citronellol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Citric Acid

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Ribes Nigrum Bud Oil

Not decoded yet

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

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