5.0/ 10
5.0
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. e.l.f. Cosmetics Antioxidant Booster Drops has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
80 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Erythritol | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Flavor |
2 | PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether | Synthetic | |
1.5 | Niacinamide | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic |
1.3 | 3-O-Cetyl Ascorbic Acid | Synthetic | |
1 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant |
0.3 | Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract | Fungi | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant |
0.3 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | PEG-32 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
0.3 | PEG-180 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
A naturally occurring sweetener that hydrates skin by drawing in water.