Elevate Advanced Lift Contouring Cream
3 PROHIBITED
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Elevate Advanced Lift Contouring Cream

Moisturizers
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited⚠️ 1 needs review🔶 5 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • 3 and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
⚠️ Needs Review (Annex II) — 1
  • Gold (nano) [INCI], Colloidal Gold (nano) [INCI] [1] Gold Thioethylamino Hyaluronic Acid (nano) [INCI] [2] Acetyl heptapeptide-9 Colloidal gold (nano) [INCI] [3]
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 52 total
Safe (2)Restricted (5)Prohibited (3)Unknown (42)

Composition

21% natural17% synthetic
🌿 11 natural❓ 32 unknown origin🧪 9 synthetic

Based on 52 ingredients analyzed. 21% natural, 62% unknown origin and 17% synthetic.

Ingredients data:44 / 52explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
5 restricted (EU Annex III)
9 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
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Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Butylene Glycol#5

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 52 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

52 / 52
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️10 of 52 ingredients missing description or function
Water (Aqua#1
Water (Aqua is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Eau)#2
Eau) is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Dimethicone#3
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone Crosspolymer#4
EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with C3-20 alkyl groups
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#5
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycerin#6
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride#7
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Pentylene Glycol#8
SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides#9
FILM FORMING, SKIN PROTECTING
Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides are exopolysaccharides produced through the fermentation of the microalgae Parachlorella beijerinckii.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dunaliella Salina Extract#10
SKIN CONDITIONING
Dunaliella Salina Extract is an extract of the Alga, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Plankton Extract#11
SKIN CONDITIONING
Plankton Extract is an extract obtained from marine plankton
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2#12
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 is the reaction product of trifluoroacetic acid and Tripeptide-2
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein#13⚠️ Restricted
chemical substance
Hydrolyzed wheat protein.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate#14
SKIN CONDITIONING
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate is used in this formula as SKIN CONDITIONING.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No description
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5#15
SKIN CONDITIONING
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tripeptide-5
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hyaluronate#16
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Gold#17🚫 Prohibited
COLORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SLIP MODIFIER, SURFACE MODIFIER
CI 77480
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Arginine/​Lysine Polypeptide#18
Arginine/​Lysine Polypeptide is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein#19
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Protein hydrolyzates, rice. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of rice composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein#20
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Protein hydrolyzates, oats
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein#21
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Potassium salt of the condensation product of palmitic acid chloride and hydrolyzed oat protein
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract#22
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Silica#23
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Acetyl Hydroxyproline#24
HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN PROTECTING
L-Proline, 1 Acetyl-4-Hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Biosaccharide Gum-1#25
SKIN CONDITIONING
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid t…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopherol#26
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Sodium Ascorbate#27
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylhexylglycerin#28
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Citric Acid#29
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer#30
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Squalane#31
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch#32
ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
2-Propenoic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer, polymer with starch (graft)
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone/​PEG-10/​15 Crosspolymer#33
Dimethicone/​PEG-10/​15 Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Polysorbate 60#34
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Adenosine#35
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Sorbitan Isostearate#36
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Lecithin#37
SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Lecithins, egg yolk
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Panthenol#38
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Magnesium Chloride#39
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Magnesium chloride
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dextran#40
BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Dextran
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Pantolactone#41
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-, (R)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Titanium Dioxide#42⚠️ Restricted
COLORANT
Titanium Dioxide is one of the two members of the elite sunscreen group called physical sunscreens (or inorganic sunscreens if you’re a science geek a…
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Caprylyl Glycol#43
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Chlorphenesin#44
ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Benzoate#45
ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium benzoate
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Potassium Sorbate#46
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Phenoxyethanol#47
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Fragrance#48
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Citronellol#49⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde#50🚫 Prohibited
3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentyl)-; 3-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)cyclohex-3-enecarbaldehyde
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Limonene#51⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Linalool#52⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
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