Dupes for Elemis Hydra-Balance Day Cream

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1. ↑ solvents ( Aqua ) solvent

2. ↑ Glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers

3. ↑ Isononyl Isononanoate. skin-conditioning emollient

4. ↑ Butylene Glycol. solvent; penetration enhancer; humectant moisturizer; in cleansing creams it dissolves dirt, avoids the product from drying too quickly during the removal stage & helps formulas spread better

5. ↑ Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer. a gelling agent that thickens, emulsifies, and stabilizes products and solutions. It is very easy to use in liquid form and provides a sensation of freshness followed by a melting effect on contact with the skin

6. ↑ Squalane. light emollient veg oil, can be antibacterial & moisturizing; might break out some people

7. ↑ Betaine. a humectant moisturizer; can enhance the texture and height of foam

8. ↑ preservatives ( Phenoxyethanol ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

9. ↑ Polysorbate 60. thickening agent, emulsifier, mild surfactant; used to form emulsions

10. ↑ alkyl acrylate crosspolymer ( Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer ) emulsifier that thickens & stabilizes formulas, makes it possible for a product to release the oils in it immediately when rubbing the product into the skin

11. ↑ cleansing/lathering OR emulsifying agents ( Steareth-2 ) depending on the product, this ingredient cleanses; emulsifies; lathers; makes products foamy/creamy & spread better

12. ↑ Ceramide Eop ( 1 ) Ceramides can help restore the skin’s barrier system; improves texture, reduces topical irritation, restores moisture

13. ↑ Disodium EDTA. preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent

14. ↑ Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer. humectant moisturizer; controls viscosity in a product

15. ↑ Vitamin E ( Tocopherol ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier function; protects the skin barrier’s oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

16. ↑ Benzoic Acid. anti-fungal preservative; a mild irritant to the skin, it can cause allergic reactions.

17. ↑ fragrance ( Limonene ) Fragrance in skin care is like spraying perfume on your face. Smells nice, but potentially irritating and damaging to your skin’s acid mantle. Especially if these ingredients are high up on the ingredient list.

18. ↑ Sorbitan Isostearate. Sorbitan Isostearate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying ingredient.

19. ↑ Hyaluronic Acid. A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin’s moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss

20. ↑ mandarin ( Citrus Aurantium Dulcis ) fragrant skin irritant; no topical benefits

21. ↑ Sodium Benzoate. Sodium Benzoate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an anti-corrosive, that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, preservative ingredient.

22. ↑ Propylene Glycol. solvent; humectant; gives a product “slip”; helps “carry” other ingredients into the skin; also enhances the efficacy of preservatives; controls viscosity

23. ↑ Potassium Hydroxide. AKA Lye is used in a tiny amount in skincare as a pH adjuster. Most commonly used in cleansers as a base for liquid soaps and in higher concentrations is a significant skin sensitizer.

24. ↑ copper chlorophyll ( CI 75810 ) a greenish colorant if towards the end of the list; also used as a deodorant & antimicrobial wound-healing agent