Elixir
Superieur Moisture Milk EE
A hydrating emulsion by Elixir — featuring Tranexamic Acid (fades melasma) and Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein (conditions).
39 of 39 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
Other · 10Humectant · 8Solvent / vehicle · 5Emollient · 4Antioxidant · 3Active · 2Surfactant · 2Fragrance · 2Preservative · 2Soothing · 1
Relationships
Works well together
PEG-6 + PEG-32PEG-6 + GlycerinPEG-32 + GlycerinPEG-32 + Butylene GlycolMelilotus Officinalis Extract + Hypericum Erectum ExtractNasturtium Officinale Leaf/Stem Extract + TocopherolHypericum Erectum Extract + Tocopherol
Full ingredient breakdown
4
A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
5
A dimer of glycerin used as a humectant; provides hydration with a slightly richer, more substantive feel than glycerin.
7
A brightening active particularly effective on stubborn pigmentation.
10
A short-chain polyethylene glycol used as a humectant and solvent to hydrate skin and improve the feel and spreadability of formulas.
14
A medium-chain polyethylene glycol (MW ~1450 Da) that acts as a humectant, solvent, and consistency agent in lotions and creams. Well-tolerated; used in Japanese toners and emulsions.
17
A naturally occurring cyclohexane polyol (commonly myo-inositol) found in cell membranes, used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.
20
The hydrochloride salt of the essential amino acid lysine, used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent that also supports collagen production.
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A naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a humectant and supports the skin's own moisture-retention system.
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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.
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A water-soluble form of collagen that hydrates and forms a smoothing film on the skin's surface.
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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.
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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.
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An extract from Hypericum erectum (Japanese St. John's Wort). Contains hypericin, pseudohypericin, and quercetin derivatives with antioxidant and soothing properties. Widely used in Elixir and other Shiseido brands.
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Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.