elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Day Cream SPF 30

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. Coco-Caprylate
3. Glycerin
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Cetyl Alcohol
6. Isostearyl Alcohol
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Butylene Glycol Cocoate
9. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
10. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
11. Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Tocopheryl Acetate
14. Octocrylene
15. Carbomer
16. Chlorphenesin
17. Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
18. Propylene Glycol
19. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
20. Behenyl Alcohol
21. Ethylcellulose
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
24. Tocopherol
25. Papain
26. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
27. Fragrance
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Sodium Hydroxide
30. Lecithin
31. Sodium Dehydroacetate
32. Hydrogenated Castor Oil
33. Stearyl Alcohol
34. Euphrasia Officinalis Extract
35. Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
36. Protease
37. Biosaccharide Gum-1
38. Citric Acid
39. Hexyl Cinnamal
40. Codium Tomentosum Extract
41. Ecklonia Cava Extract
42. Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
43. Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
44. Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
45. Potassium Sorbate
46. Sodium Benzoate
47. Benzyl Salicylate
48. Subtilisin
49. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
50. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
51. Poria Cocos Extract
52. Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil

Highlights

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

Formulation view SPF 30 day cream with O/W emulsion. Light esters ensure a non-greasy feel. UV filters include Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Papain and proteases mimic resurfacing effects. Glycerin and Butylene Glycol hydrate. Suitable for daily use on all skin types. Note: Enzymatic actives are sensitive to pH and temperature; verify preservative compatibility to maintain enzyme integrity and shelf stability.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-CaprylateCetyl AlcoholIsostearyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Butylene Glycol Cocoate

Other ingredients

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateRubus Idaeus Seed OilPhenoxyethanolTocopheryl AcetateOctocryleneCarbomerChlorphenesinMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractPropylene GlycolSodium Stearoyl GlutamateBehenyl AlcoholEthylcelluloseXanthan GumButyrospermum Parkii ButterTocopherolPapainBorago Officinalis Seed OilFragranceDisodium EDTASodium HydroxideLecithinSodium DehydroacetateHydrogenated Castor OilStearyl AlcoholEuphrasia Officinalis ExtractMimosa Tenuiflora Bark ExtractProteaseBiosaccharide Gum-1Citric AcidHexyl CinnamalCodium Tomentosum ExtractEcklonia Cava ExtractGelidium Cartilagineum ExtractHizikia Fusiforme ExtractMyrtus Communis Leaf ExtractPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateBenzyl SalicylateSubtilisinButylphenyl MethylpropionalAlpha-Isomethyl IononePoria Cocos ExtractCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

Coco-Caprylate

Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Isostearyl Alcohol

Non-ionic emulsifier and thickener providing body; at 2-5% enhances emulsion stability.

Butylene Glycol

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

Butylene Glycol Cocoate

Butylene glycol cocoate, non-ionic emulsifier and emollient; low irritancy, low comedogenicity, used in mild emulsifying systems.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil

Raspberry seed oil; linoleic acid-rich emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants and light protection

Phenoxyethanol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Chlorphenesin

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

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Ethylcellulose

Water-insoluble film former and viscosity builder for suspensions; requires dispersion or premixing.

Xanthan Gum

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Tocopherol

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

Papain

Protease for mild exfoliation; concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Lecithin

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

Sodium Dehydroacetate

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

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Euphrasia Officinalis Extract

Not decoded yet

Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract

Soothing and skin protecting; contains flavonoids; for sensitive skin repair; extraction affects activity

Protease

Protease for exfoliation; control pH and concentration to protect barrier, avoid strong acid/alkali.

Biosaccharide Gum-1

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

Citric Acid

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Codium Tomentosum Extract

Codium Tomentosum Extract

Ecklonia Cava Extract

Brown algae extract for skin conditioning; good solubility, low irritation

Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract

Red algae extract acting as a skin protecting agent, often used for hydration or soothing, check stability.

Hizikia Fusiforme Extract

Seaweed extract for hydration; potential allergen, use with caution in sensitive skin.

Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Benzyl Salicylate

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

Subtilisin

Protease enzyme for gentle exfoliation by breaking down dead skin. Strictly control concentration and contact time; excessive use may compromise the barrier.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Poria Cocos Extract

Poria extract, traditionally used for hydration balance; data limited, usually a co-formulant

Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil

Bitter orange oil for fragrance/flavor; essential oil with allergens, cautious for photosensitizing areas.

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