e.l.f. Cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist

e.l.f. Cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist
1.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
3.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using e.l.f. Cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using e.l.f. Cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 1.8 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Slightly moisturizing: e.l.f. Cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist has a moisturizing rating of 1.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a moderate humectancy of 3.5 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈2.0%).

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.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that e.l.f. Cosmetics Stay All Day Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract (est. ≈3.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
Water
6
Alcohol Denat.
4
AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
3
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
2
Glycerin
1.5
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
1.3
Silica
1
Glucosylrutin
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %
Water
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Alcohol Denat.
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AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
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Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
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Glycerin
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Silica
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Glucosylrutin
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Disodium EDTA
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Citric Acid
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Potassium Sorbate
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Hydroxyacetophenone
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Ratings

All humectants
3.5
2
1.5
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
1.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 3.5 10
3.5
2
1.5
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
1.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2
1.5
All humectants 3.5 10
3.5
All humectants
3.5
2
1.5
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
3
1.5
1
0.3
All antioxidants 5.8 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
5.8
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
1.5
Glucosylrutin
1
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
3
1.5
All soothing 4.5 5 No
All soothing
4.5
3
1.5
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Est. %4
Function
Origin
AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate CopolymerDescription is coming soon
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sambucus Nigra Flower ExtractDerived from the plant called black elder or elderberry, this extract is an occlusive and soothing ingredient that also contains antioxidant flavonoids.
Glycerin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Silica
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Glucosylrutin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
GlucosylrutinDescription is coming soon
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyacetophenoneAn antioxidant compound that can be found in many plants, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It can boost the preservative action of other conservants.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.