elemis Pro-Definition Eye & Lip Contour 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. Glycerin
3. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
4. Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
5. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
8. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
9. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
10. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
11. Cetearyl Alcohol
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Isohexadecane
14. Cetearyl Olivate
15. Polysorbate 60
16. C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate
17. Sorbitan Olivate
18. Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
19. Polysorbate 80
20. Silica
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture
24. Palmitic Acid
25. Cetearyl Glucoside
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Biosaccharide Gum-1
29. Parfum
30. Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
31. Alaria Esculenta Extract
32. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
33. Alumina
34. Aluminum Stearate
35. Sodium Hydroxide
36. Linalool
37. Benzyl Salicylate
38. Citric Acid
39. Ci 77891
40. Ci 77491

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Other ingredients

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesCetearyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolIsohexadecaneCetearyl OlivatePolysorbate 60C12-C15 Alkyl BenzoateSorbitan OlivatePalmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinPolysorbate 80SilicaXanthan GumDisodium EDTALeontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell CulturePalmitic AcidCetearyl GlucosideTocopheryl AcetateEthylhexylglycerinBiosaccharide Gum-1ParfumSpilanthes Acmella Flower ExtractAlaria Esculenta ExtractPolyhydroxystearic AcidAluminaAluminum StearateSodium HydroxideLinaloolBenzyl SalicylateCitric AcidCi 77891Ci 77491

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

Glycerin

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

Emollient ester and emulsifier; provides silky feel in O/W systems, generally mild and non-irritating

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Butylene Glycol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Oleic unsaponifiables (squalane/phytane); heavy-duty emollients suitable for dry, damaged skin repair

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Cetearyl Olivate

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate

Not decoded yet

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Modified wheat protein; cationic, improves slip and repair; contains wheat allergen; avoid for wheat allergy

Polysorbate 80

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Xanthan Gum

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture

Edelweiss meristem cell culture; claimed to promote healing and firmness; complex actives require cytotoxicity testing to rule out immunogenicity.

Palmitic Acid

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract

Spilanthol rich flower extract, used for soothing and antioxidant effects in repair formulas

Alaria Esculenta Extract

Alaria esculenta extract; alginates, 0.1–1%; film-forming and moisturizing; water phase, watch batch stability

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Aluminum Stearate

Aluminum stearate used as anticaking, emulsion stabilizer, and viscosity controller; restricted to IV/150 uses, avoid direct contact with acids.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Linalool

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

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Citric Acid

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

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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