bonajour Elf 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. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
2. Glycerine
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Propanediol
5. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
6. Water
7. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Pentylene Glycol
10. Polyglutamic Acid
11. Cetearyl Olivate
12. Sorbitan Olivate
13. Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
14. Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
15. Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract
16. Bifida Ferment Lysate
17. Akebia Quinata Extract
18. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
19. Hydrolyzed Collagen
20. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
21. Diheptyl Succinate
22. Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
23. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
24. Isononyl Isononanoate
25. Glyceryl Stearate
26. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
27. Betaine
28. Sodium Hyaluronate
29. Panthenol
30. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
31. Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
32. Usnea Barbata Extract
33. Butylene Glycol
34. 1,2-Hexanediol
35. Hydroxyethylcellulose
36. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
37. Dicaprylyl Ether
38. Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate
39. Adenosine
40. Rose Flower Oil

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

HUMECTANT

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

保湿剂

Glycerine

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCetyl EthylhexanoateCetearyl Alcohol

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

Other ingredients

Pentylene GlycolPolyglutamic AcidCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractSaccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment ExtractSaccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment ExtractBifida Ferment LysateAkebia Quinata ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Hydrolyzed CollagenMangifera Indica Seed ButterDiheptyl SuccinateCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerDicaprylyl CarbonateIsononyl IsononanoateGlyceryl StearateArgania Spinosa Kernel OilBetaineSodium HyaluronatePanthenolZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolHydroxyethylcelluloseSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateDicaprylyl EtherPolyglyceryl-10 DilaurateAdenosineRose Flower Oil

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Ingredients explained

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Yeast ferment filtrate; humectant and conditioner. May contain peptides, prone to browning, protect from light.

Glycerine

Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Propanediol

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Water

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Ferment extract with amino acids and peptides for skin conditioning; monitor microbial stability and watch for allergens.

Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract

Not decoded yet

Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract

Not decoded yet

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Akebia Quinata Extract

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Diheptyl Succinate

Light emollient ester; refreshing non-greasy feel, often replaces heavier mineral oils.

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Film-forming conditioner for hair/skin protection; hydrophobic, pair with water phase

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Betaine

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Panthenol

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

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization

Usnea Barbata Extract

Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.

Butylene Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate for emulsion stabilization and thickening; ionic polymer, check ion compatibility.

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate

Not decoded yet

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Rose Flower Oil

Natural essential oil for floral scent; use at trace levels to avoid irritation.

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