Overview
e.l.f. Cosmetics Bounce Back Jelly Cleanser falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Poloxamer 184 | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Betaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
| Isohexadecane | Petroleum | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Xylitylglucoside | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant) |
| Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient |
| Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Exfoliant |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient |
| Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract | Botanical | Soothing,Emollient |
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.
A clear, pale yellow, oil-like emollient manufactured synthetically from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol. It is also used as an emulsifying agent.
A clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
A synthetic surfactant that cleanses and emulsifies.
Function
Anticaking, Dispersing, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
A multi-functional ingredient that forms a polymeric network, thereby thickening the formula and preventing other ingredients from shifting around.