Elixir
Brightening Moisture Milk WT
A nourishing emulsion by Elixir — featuring Potassium Methoxysalicylate (brightens hyperpigmentation) and Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein (conditions).
44 of 44 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.
Category breakdown
Emollient · 12Other · 9Humectant · 6Soothing · 5Solvent / vehicle · 4Active · 3Antioxidant · 2Fragrance · 2Preservative · 1
Relationships
Works well together
Potassium Methoxysalicylate + Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateMelilotus Officinalis Extract + Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateCoix Lacryma-Jobi (Job's Tears) Seed Extract + GlycerinAlpha-Olefin Oligomer + DimethiconePEG-7 Glyceryl Isostearate + GlycerinPEG-7 Glyceryl Isostearate + Cetyl EthylhexanoatePEG-10 Glyceryl Stearate + Behenyl AlcoholBehenic Acid + Behenyl AlcoholBehenic Acid + Potassium Hydroxide
Full ingredient breakdown
1
A potassium salt of 4-methoxysalicylic acid used as a regulated skin-whitening active in Japanese cosmetics (quasi-drug status). Inhibits melanogenesis and has mild exfoliating properties. Requires daily sun protection.
2
A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.
3
Extract from St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum). Contains hypericin, hyperforin, flavonoids, and tannins with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and soothing properties. Used in European cosmetics for skin calming.
4
Extract from Melilotus officinalis (yellow sweet clover). Contains coumarin compounds and flavonoids that provide anti-inflammatory and vascular-supporting properties. Used in Japanese toners and emulsions for skin-soothing.
5
A hydrolysate of conchiolin, the structural protein from pearl/nacre (Pinctada spp.). Used in luxury Japanese skincare for its moisturising, conditioning, and film-forming properties.
6
An extract from olive (Olea europaea) leaves, rich in oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, and flavonoids. Provides potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mild antimicrobial benefits in skincare.
7
Job's Tears (hatomugi) seed extract, a staple J-beauty botanical valued for calming, hydrating and mild brightening effects on dull or rough skin.
8
A naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a humectant and supports the skin's own moisture-retention system.
9
Aqueous extract from watercress (Nasturtium officinale) leaves and stems. Rich in glucosinolates, vitamins, and minerals. Used in Shiseido and Elixir formulas for its antioxidant and mild skin-conditioning properties.
10
A naturally occurring cyclohexane polyol (commonly myo-inositol) found in cell membranes, used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.
11
A water-soluble form of collagen that hydrates and forms a smoothing film on the skin's surface.
16
A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
21
A sugar alcohol derived from maltose that functions as a humectant to draw water into the skin and improve texture.
37
An ether derivative of L-ascorbic acid in which the 3-OH position is protected by an ethyl group, making it stable in water-based formulas. Converts to Vitamin C inside skin cells. Used widely in Japanese brightening products (Shiseido, Elixir) as a quasi-drug-adjacent brightening active.
40
The hydrochloride salt of the essential amino acid lysine, used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent that also supports collagen production.
41
A sweet wormwood extract that calms and soothes sensitive, easily irritated skin.