Avon Elements Youth Restoring Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream
The Avon Elements Youth Restoring Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 46 ingredients (40 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearyl Dimethicone
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
4
|
B
|
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
|
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
2
|
|
Trisiloxane
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phenyl Trimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyethylene
(Abrasive, Adhesive, Binding Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Oral Care Agentagent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Amethyst Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
(Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
(Not Reported) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Saccharomyces/Manganese Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
(Skin Conditioning, Sufactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Propionic Acid
(Cosmetic Biocide, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Masking) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Choleth-24
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethiconol
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Moisturising) |
Silicone
|
|
2
|
B
|
Ceteth-24
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foambooster, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Foam Boosting, Masking, Opacifying, Refatting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Oleate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Tristearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
|
Ammonium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
2
|
|
Red 30 Lake | |
|
6
|
|
Acid Violet 43
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Blue 1 |
