13
Shared Ingredients
ELEMIS Hydra Balance Day Cream vs ELEMIS Hydra Boost Serum
Comparing ELEMIS Hydra Balance Day Cream versus ELEMIS Hydra Boost Serum — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
25
Unique to ELEMIS Hydra Balance Day Cream
24
Unique to ELEMIS Hydra Boost Serum
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. ELEMIS Hydra Balance Day Cream scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 13 ingredients in common. ELEMIS Hydra Balance Day Cream has 25 unique ingredients while ELEMIS Hydra Boost Serum has 24.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
12 rated
74%
Safe
35 rated
37%
Irritant
35 rated
Based on 35 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
10 rated
67%
Safe
33 rated
55%
Irritant
31 rated
Based on 33 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (13)
1
Ingredients — Unique to ELEMIS Hydra Balance Day Cream
Isononyl IsononanoateCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRSqualaneCSIRBetaineCSIRPolysorbate 60CSIRAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCSIRGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerCSIRTocopherolCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRBenzoic AcidCSIRDehydroacetic AcidCSIRSorbitan IsostearateCSIRCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilCSIRCitrus Nobilis OilCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRSpiraea Ulmaria ExtractCSIRCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower OilCSIRCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig OilCSIRMaltodextrinCSIRChlorophyllin-Copper ComplexCSIRCitrus Aurantium Flower OilCSIRNerolCSIRVitamin ECSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to ELEMIS Hydra Boost Serum
Coco-CaprylateCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRPropanediolCSIRDiheptyl SuccinateCSIRCarbomerCSIRCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerCSIR1,2-HexanediolCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRSaccharide HydrolysateCSIRChlorphenesinCSIRXanthan GumCSIRPrinsepia utilis seed oilCSIRMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem ExtractCSIRHexyl CinnamalCSIRCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCSIRButylphenyl MethylpropionalCSIRAscorbic AcidCSIRCitric AcidCSIRHydroxycitronellalCSIRCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCSIRCitronellolCSIRTropoloneCSIRCitrus Nobilis Peel OilCSIRVitamin CCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ELEMIS Hydra Balance Day Cream better than ELEMIS Hydra Boost Serum for sensitive skin?
By comparing Hydra Balance Day Cream and Hydra Boost Serum side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Hydra Balance Day Cream or Hydra Boost Serum, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Hydra Balance Day Cream and Hydra Boost Serum. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Hydra Balance Day Cream and Hydra Boost Serum share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Hydra Balance Day Cream or Hydra Boost Serum.
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