e-l-f e.l.f. Daily Hydration Moisturizer
e-l-f e.l.f. Daily Hydration Moisturizer lists 29 ingredients on its label, 26 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.
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Glycerin
- Dimethicone
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- Steareth-21
- Steareth-2
- Stearic Acid
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
- Triethanolamine
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Disodium Edta
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
- Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Daily moisturizer with water base, using hydrogenated polyisobutene, dimethicone, and grape seed oil for breathable film. Includes aloe and cucumber extracts. Emulsified with polyethylene glycol esters. Suitable for daily hydration. Factory note: Balance silicone and plant oil textures while ensuring oxidative stability.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- 皮肤调理剂
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
Other ingredients
Steareth-21Steareth-2Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearatePeg-100 StearateVitis Vinifera Seed OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractChrysanthellum Indicum ExtractTriethanolamineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTocopheryl AcetateDisodium EdtaCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf ExtractCitrus Sinensis Fruit ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Steareth-21 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Steareth-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharum Officinarum Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acer Saccharum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Citrus Limon Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/358 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.
- Steareth-21
- Not decoded yet
- Steareth-2
- Not decoded yet
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
- Golden chamomile extract, soothing; 0.1–0.5% typical, data limited, low risk
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
- Bilberry extract with polyphenols for astringency and soothing.
- Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data
- Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
- Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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