Elemis biotec skin energising day cream sensitive

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. Propylene Glycol
4. Phenoxyethanol
5. Stearyl Palmitate
6. Carbomer
7. Hydrolyzed Xanthomonas Campestris Polysaccharide
8. Polysorbate 20
9. Chlorphenesin
10. Hydrated Silica
11. Disodium EDTA
12. Zinc
13. Sodium Hydroxide
14. Copper Pca
15. Sodium Dehydroacetate
16. Amber Powder
17. Lauryl Laurate
18. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
19. Ci 77400
20. [Cream
21. ] Aqua/Water/Eau
22. Coco-Caprylate
23. Glycerin
24. Cetyl Alcohol
25. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
26. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
27. Olus Oil/Vegetable Oil/Huile Végétale
28. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
29. Isostearyl Alcohol
30. Butylene Glycol Cocoate
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract/Extrait De Semence D'Orge
33. Carbomer
34. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
35. Tocopheryl Acetate
36. Arachidyl Alcohol
37. Chlorphenesin
38. Behenyl Alcohol
39. Sodium Hydroxide
40. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
41. Ethylcellulose
42. Xanthan Gum
43. Arachidyl Glucoside
44. Succinic Acid
45. Tocopherol
46. Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin
47. Potassium Pca
48. Disodium EDTA
49. Lactic Acid
50. Propanediol
51. Sodium Dehydroacetate
52. Benzyl Alcohol
53. Potassium Sorbate
54. Sodium Benzoate
55. Sodium Hyaluronate
56. Rhizobian Gum

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Dual-phase cream with silica, zinc/copper in water phase; almond oil and cocoa butter in oil phase. Carbomer gelation, phenoxyethanol preservation. Suits sensitive skin for repair. Factory note: Inorganic powders prone to sedimentation; dispersion stability must be verified.

Key ingredients

溶剂

] Aqua/Water/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

BINDING

Stearyl Palmitate

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

BLEACHING

Hydrolyzed Xanthomonas Campestris Polysaccharide

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

Other ingredients

ChlorphenesinHydrated SilicaDisodium EDTAZincSodium HydroxideCopper PcaSodium DehydroacetateAmber PowderLauryl LaurateHydrolyzed Corn StarchCi 77400[Cream] Aqua/Water/EauCoco-CaprylateGlycerinCetyl AlcoholPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideOlus Oil/Vegetable Oil/Huile VégétaleC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateIsostearyl AlcoholButylene Glycol CocoatePhenoxyethanolHordeum Vulgare Seed Extract/Extrait De Semence D'OrgeCarbomerTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterTocopheryl AcetateArachidyl AlcoholChlorphenesinBehenyl AlcoholSodium HydroxideSodium Stearoyl GlutamateEthylcelluloseXanthan GumArachidyl GlucosideSuccinic AcidTocopherolMaris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel MarinPotassium PcaDisodium EDTALactic AcidPropanediolSodium DehydroacetateBenzyl AlcoholPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateSodium HyaluronateRhizobian Gum

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Ingredients explained

] Aqua/Water/Eau

Water, solvent and vehicle; critical component, control microbiological quality and process sanitation.

Glycerin

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Stearyl Palmitate

Stearyl palmitate, emollient and emulsifier; low irritancy, low comedogenicity, used in creams and hair care products, improves gloss and spreadability.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Hydrolyzed Xanthomonas Campestris Polysaccharide

Fermentation-derived polymer with exfoliating and skin-conditioning properties; often used in lightening systems at low levels (<1%).

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Chlorphenesin

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

Hydrated Silica

Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation

Disodium EDTA

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

Zinc

Usually present as oxide derivatives for SPF or anti-inflammatory; elemental zinc is cytotoxic and prohibited

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Copper Pca

Copper PCA chelating agent and humectant; added in trace amounts (0.01-0.1%) to stabilize formulation and supply copper ions.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

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

Amber Powder

Amber mineral powder used as deodorant or filler; chemically stable, very low allergen risk

Lauryl Laurate

Ester emollient; provides slip, stable, low irritation risk.

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Hygroscopic starch for humidity control/filming; needs preservative, low comedogenicity.

Ci 77400

Titanium dioxide, white pigment and UV filter; restricted in eye makeup, assess nano-form risk.

[Cream

Creaming/emulsifier category, refers to emulsifier classes; function and irritation depend on specific monomers.

] Aqua/Water/Eau

Water, solvent and vehicle; critical component, control microbiological quality and process sanitation.

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Olus Oil/Vegetable Oil/Huile Végétale

Generic term for vegetable oils; not a single raw material. Specific oil identity required to assess stability, comedogenicity, and texture.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Isostearyl Alcohol

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

Butylene Glycol Cocoate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract/Extrait De Semence D'Orge

Barley seed extract rich in amino acids and polyphenols for soothing and antioxidant effects

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, an occlusive emollient; heavy texture, higher comedogenic risk, best for body.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Chlorphenesin

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

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

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

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

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Succinic Acid

Dicarboxylic acid used as a buffer and natural metabolite; slight flavoring effect, low irritation

Tocopherol

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

Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin

Mineral salt blend for hydration; requires heavy metal removal; high concentrations can irritate compromised skin

Potassium Pca

Potassium PCA, hygroscopic humectant, typical 1-2%; boosts hydration and mild chelation.

Disodium EDTA

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Propanediol

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

Sodium Dehydroacetate

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

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Rhizobian Gum

Biofilm former and viscosity agent for hair; biocompatible and mild

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