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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream - US Versus Peach Slices Snail Rescue All-In-One Oil Free Moisturizer

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on January 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Emulsifying

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.

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Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream 32 ingredients

2.9 /5
from 9 ratings
No Scent (5) Hydrating (4) Great Value (4)
courtneyhall2's avatar

Courtney

3 days ago
Review

Great moisturizer! Definitely does the job in the hydration department. However, the texture feels pretty greasy to me and has a bit of oiliness to it that I don’t really enjoy sitting on my skin until it absorbs. Fortunately, though, it does absorb pretty nicely & quickly without leaving any pilling behind!

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#oily
Aybab_207's avatar

Aybab_207

2 years ago
Review

You‘ll get pimples if you have oily- combo skin
Every time when I used this, I got pimples the other day. Fragrance ist too strong and doesn’t hydrate much. I don’t recommend it.

Peach Slices Snail Rescue All-In-One Oil Free Moisturizer 18 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 10 ratings
Light (6) Hydrating (4) Absorbs Well (3)
mjbeam's avatar

mj Beam

10 months ago
Review

On the watery side, but still effective. Not as hydrating as others, often still feel dry and need to apply more.

#hydrating
#light
#no scent
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Noell DelPierre

5 months ago
Review

This is a holy grail for me fr. I have very oily skin and have a really hard time finding moisturizers that don’t just worsen that issue. This is so lightweight and my skin drinks it up like water. Makes my skin more bouncy and glowy. Makes my skin feel clean and refreshed. It’s soothing too. Works great as a primer under makeup. Even though this was the first snail mucin product I ever tried and Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well