elemis Superfood Blackcurrant Jelly Exfoliator
elemis Elemis Superfood Blackcurrant Jelly Exfoliator lists 30 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.
- Glycerin
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Octyldodecanol
- Ribes Nigrum Fruit
- Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Fragrance
- Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate
- Benzoic Acid
- Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
- Betula Alba Juice
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
- Propylene Glycol
- Linalool
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Chlorphenesin
- Tocopherol
- Citric Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Ribes Nigrum Bud Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilEthylhexyl OlivateLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- OctyldodecanolRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- BINDING
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Other ingredients
Ribes Nigrum FruitAqua/Water/EauFragrancePolyglyceryl-4 OlivateBenzoic AcidNigella Sativa Seed OilBetula Alba JuiceDehydroacetic AcidAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideCamellia Sinensis Seed OilCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentPropylene GlycolLinaloolVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChlorphenesinTocopherolCitric AcidPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateRibes Nigrum Bud Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ribes Nigrum Fruit | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylhexyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Acrylates Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Nigella Sativa Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Betula Alba Juice | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, CLEANSING, DEODORANT, SKIN PROTECTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| 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 |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ribes Nigrum Bud Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Ribes Nigrum Fruit
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Oleate ester emollient; light feel, high comedogenic rating, limit for acne-prone skin.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.
- Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
- Blackcurrant seed oil rich in GLA used as an emollient; high in unsaturated fats, prone to oxidation
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate
- Not decoded yet
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
- Rich in oleic and linolenic acids; emollient and conditioning, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants.
- Betula Alba Juice
- Not decoded yet
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
- Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Camellia seed oil; rich in vitamin E/oleic acid, emollient/antioxidant, light texture.
- Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
- Yeast ferment extract with polysaccharides; used for multifunctional effects, complex profile may sensitise.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- 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
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Ribes Nigrum Bud Oil
- Not decoded yet
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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