elemis Superfood Day 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. Aqua/Water/Eau
2. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
3. Glycerin
4. C12-16 Alcohols
5. Pentaerythrityl Distearate
6. Isononyl Isononanoate
7. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
8. Cucumis Sativus Oil
9. Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
10. Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
11. Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Propanediol
14. Palmitic Acid
15. Hydrogenated Lecithin
16. Sodium Polyacrylate
17. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
18. Chlorphenesin
19. Xanthan Gum
20. Lycium Chinense Stem Extract
21. Tocopherol
22. Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
23. Lactobionic Acid
24. Fragrance
25. Panthenol
26. Sodium Dehydroacetate
27. Limonene
28. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
29. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
30. Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
31. Cymbopogon Martini Oil
32. 1,2-Hexanediol
33. Geraniol
34. Linalool
35. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
36. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
37. Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
38. Lactobacillus
39. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
40. Caramel
41. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
42. Lecithin
43. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
44. Potassium Sorbate
45. Sodium Benzoate
46. Ascorbic Acid
47. Benzyl Alcohol
48. Maltodextrin
49. Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
50. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
51. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
52. Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
53. Benzoic Acid
54. Dehydroacetic Acid

Highlights

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

Formulation view Base combines water, dicaprylyl carbonate, glycerin, and fatty alcohols with chia and calendula oils. Features Bifida ferment, chia seed oil, and tocopherol for hydration and antioxidant care. Preserves use phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin. Suited for dry/mature skin; factory note: plant oils require strict oxidation stability control.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

C12-16 AlcoholsIsononyl Isononanoate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

CLEANSING

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

FRAGRANCE

Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract

Other ingredients

Cucumis Sativus OilRaphanus Sativus Seed ExtractSalvia Hispanica Seed OilPhenoxyethanolPropanediolPalmitic AcidHydrogenated LecithinSodium PolyacrylateSodium Stearoyl GlutamateChlorphenesinXanthan GumLycium Chinense Stem ExtractTocopherolBrassica Oleracea Italica Seed OilLactobionic AcidFragrancePanthenolSodium DehydroacetateLimoneneCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCamellia Sinensis Leaf PowderAmyris Balsamifera Bark OilCymbopogon Martini Oil1,2-HexanediolGeraniolLinaloolRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilPolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearateLactobacillusZingiber Officinale Root ExtractCaramelEthyl Ascorbic AcidLecithinHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateAscorbic AcidBenzyl AlcoholMaltodextrinLonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractChlorophyllin-Copper ComplexBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic Acid

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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.

Glycerin

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

C12-16 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol mix for conditioning and stability; very low comedogenicity, enhances feel.

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Oil-soluble emulsifier/wax; improves cream hardness and shine, typical use 1-5%, non-ionic

Isononyl Isononanoate

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

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

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

Cucumis Sativus Oil

Not decoded yet

Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract

Citrus nobilis fruit extract; fragrance and conditioning; citrus, photo-sensitization/allergen risk

Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract

Radish seed extract with enzymes and amino acids; mild exfoliation and conditioning, natural source requiring stability.

Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil

Chia seed extract rich in omega-3/6; moisturizes and conditions skin, monitor oxidation stability.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Propanediol

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

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Xanthan Gum

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

Lycium Chinense Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Lactobionic Acid

Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Panthenol

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

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder

Tea polyphenol powder; exfoliation and antioxidants, grind size dictates abrasion

Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil

Amyris bark oil containing terpenes; used as fragrance and perfuming agent, contains EU-labeled fragrance allergens.

Cymbopogon Martini Oil

Natural essential oil with distinct aroma; contains allergens requiring safety assessment.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Geraniol

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

Linalool

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

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.

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.

Caramel

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

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Ethyl ascorbic acid, lipophilic Vit C derivative, antioxidant/whitening; more stable than L-AA, for oil phases

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing and antioxidants; trace use, low allergenic risk

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

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%.

Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex

Water-soluble green pigment; provides antioxidant and deodorizing effects; used for natural green coloring.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

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