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EltaMD
Skin Restore Body Cream
Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
What's inside
Ingredients List
17 trigger at least one check · 27 trigger none
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isocetyl Alcohol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Xylitol
Smoothing11
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Bromelain, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isocetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Squalane
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne8
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Arachidic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Isocetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isocetyl Alcohol, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Margaric Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Pentadecanoic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris8
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Arachidic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Isocetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
Emollient
2-Ethylhexyl isononanoate
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Isononanoate →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Mangifera Indica Seed Butter →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Dupes
- Minimalist Niacinamide 5% Body Lotion67% match
- CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion66% match
- Dot & Key Vitamin C + E Body Lotion for Glowing Skin62% match
- CeraVe Baby Eczema Relief Cream62% match
- CeraVe Psoriasis Moisturizing Cream61% match
- Paula's Choice Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA61% match