elemis Hydra-Nourish Night Cream
elemis Elemis Hydra-Nourish Night Cream lists 38 ingredients on its label, 38 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
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Glycerin
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
- Pentaerythrityl Distearate
- Lecithin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Chlorphenesin
- Xanthan Gum
- Disodium EDTA
- Fragrance
- Glycine Soja Sterols
- Tocopherol
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Sodium Benzoate
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Citronellol
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Santalum Album Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains formaldehyde releasers
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dicaprylyl CarbonateCetyl AlcoholBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- ANTISTATIC
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- BINDING
- Behenyl Alcohol
Other ingredients
Glyceryl StearateAlbizia Julibrissin Bark ExtractPentaerythrityl DistearateLecithinPhenoxyethanolTocopheryl AcetateSodium PolyacrylateSodium Stearoyl GlutamateChlorphenesinXanthan GumDisodium EDTAFragranceGlycine Soja SterolsTocopherolSodium DehydroacetateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidButylphenyl MethylpropionalHexyl CinnamalSodium BenzoateBenzyl SalicylateCitrus Limon Peel OilHydroxycitronellalHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCitronellolLimoneneLinaloolPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCananga Odorata Flower OilSantalum Album Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 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 |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Behenyl Alcohol | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Polyacrylate | ABSORBENT, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Glycine Soja Sterols | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Dehydroacetate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citrus Limon Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/353 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1380 From 23 August 2019 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be placed on the Union market. From 23 August 2021 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be made available on the Union market.’; | 5 · 0 | Green |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/364 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| Santalum Album Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/367 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.
- 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.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
- Albizia bark extract; natural fragrance and conditioner, scent may need masking
- Pentaerythrityl Distearate
- Oil-soluble emulsifier/wax; improves cream hardness and shine, typical use 1-5%, non-ionic
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- 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
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Glycine Soja Sterols
- Plant-derived emollient and conditioner; high purity and suitable for sensitive skin
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- 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.
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- Santalum Album Oil
- Essential oil fragrance, restricted under EU 26; monitor sensitization and phototoxicity
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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