elemis Peptide4 Adaptive Day Cream
elemis Elemis Peptide4 Adaptive Day Cream lists 48 ingredients on its label, 41 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Mica
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Silica
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Lunaria Annua Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Chlorphenesin
- Lecithin
- Glycerin
- Fragrance
- Capsanthin/Capsorubin
- Limonene
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
- Juniperus Mexicana Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
- Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
- Eugenol
- Linalool
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
- Polianthes Tuberosa Flower Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Tocopherol
- Citric Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil
- Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
- Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
- Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
- Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
- Myrocarpus Fastigiatus Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholDicaprylyl EtherTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- ANTICAKING
- Mica
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- ABSORBENT
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- ABRASIVE
- Silica
Other ingredients
Sodium Acrylates CopolymerPhenoxyethanolLunaria Annua Seed OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterChlorphenesinLecithinGlycerinFragranceCapsanthin/CapsorubinLimoneneCananga Odorata Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilEugenia Caryophyllus Bud OilJuniperus Mexicana OilLavandula Angustifolia OilBuddleja Davidii Leaf ExtractThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf ExtractMalva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractHydrolyzed Yeast ProteinEugenolLinaloolCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig OilPolianthes Tuberosa Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilVetiveria Zizanoides Root OilSodium BenzoateSodium HydroxideTocopherolCitric AcidPotassium SorbateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Flower OilCymbopogon Nardus OilJasminum Officinale Flower ExtractJasminum Sambac Flower ExtractLitsea Cubeba Fruit OilMyrocarpus Fastigiatus OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Ether | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acrylates Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Lunaria Annua Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Capsanthin/Capsorubin | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/356 | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Juniperus Mexicana Oil | FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil | FRAGRANCE, FLAVOURING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polianthes Tuberosa Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cymbopogon Nardus Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 3 · – | Green |
| Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/357 | 1 · – | Green |
| Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC, PERFUMING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Myrocarpus Fastigiatus Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/350 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
- Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Lunaria Annua Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Capsanthin/Capsorubin
- Not decoded yet
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
- Clove bud oil, natural fragrance and antimicrobial; restricted III/356, eugenol allergen risk.
- Juniperus Mexicana Oil
- Mexican juniper essential oil for scent; high levels of essential oils are irritating.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
- Thymus vulgaris extract; thymol for antimicrobial/fragrance; high conc. irritating, avoid eye area for sensitive skin.
- Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Mallow extract for moisturizing and soothing conditioning. Contains mucilaginous polysaccharides, gentle and non-irritating; suitable for dry/sensitive skin.
- Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
- Hydrolyzed protein for moisture, anti-static, and barrier repair.
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
- Bitter orange oil for fragrance/flavor; essential oil with allergens, cautious for photosensitizing areas.
- Polianthes Tuberosa Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage
- Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
- Vetiver root oil for fragrance and toning; natural essential oil may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- 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
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization
- Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
- Essential oil for fragrance; high allergen risk, must be labeled, risk of dermatitis
- Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
- Jasmine flower extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergens, restricted in leave-on products under EU regulations, label required.
- Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
- Litsaea cubeba fruit oil; distinct aroma, potential irritant; use as essential oil, label fully.
- Myrocarpus Fastigiatus Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
- Bitter orange flower oil, an essential oil used for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains labeled allergen compounds, caution for sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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