elemis Hydra-Balance Day Cream
elemis Elemis Hydra-Balance Day Cream lists 36 ingredients on its label, 31 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.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Glycerin
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Butylene Glycol
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Squalane
- Betaine
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polysorbate 60
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Steareth-21
- Disodium EDTA
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Tocopherol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Benzoic Acid
- Steareth-2
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Limonene
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
- Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
- Linalool
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Citrus Nobilis Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil*
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil**
- Sodium Benzoate
- Polysorbate 80
- Geraniol
- Propylene Glycol
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Ci 75810
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains parabens
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Squalane
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
Other ingredients
Polysorbate 60Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSteareth-21Disodium EDTAGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateBenzoic AcidSteareth-2Dehydroacetic AcidLimoneneSorbitan IsostearateSodium HydroxideHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidEthylhexylglycerinSpiraea Ulmaria ExtractMyrtus Communis Leaf ExtractLinaloolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilCitrus Nobilis OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil*Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil**Sodium BenzoatePolysorbate 80GeraniolPropylene GlycolPotassium HydroxideCi 75810
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Steareth-21 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Steareth-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Spiraea Ulmaria Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Nobilis Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil* | 增香剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 2 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Ci 75810 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/116 | 0 · 0 | Green |
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
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Steareth-21
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Steareth-2
- Not decoded yet
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
- Astringent/tonic plant extract for skin care; batch-to-batch variability, concentration control recommended
- Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.
- Citrus Nobilis Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil*
- Bitter orange flower oil; potent allergen with limonene, linalool; strict labeling and phototoxicity concerns.
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil**
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Ci 75810
- CI 75810 (Zinc Oxide), inorganic mineral sunscreen. Reflects UV only, low sensitization, but requires high loading (15-25%).
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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