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The SPF moisturizer for mornings with one shelf and no time
ELEMIS
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On a bathroom shelf that only fits a few things, a moisturizer that also carries SPF 30 saves a step in the morning. This one is a gel cream with broad spectrum protection, marine actives, and a fresh floral scent, and the listing calls it a base for makeup.
The listing describes a three in one morning step: a moisturizer, anti wrinkle care, and broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen. It states 24 hour hydration. The texture is called an ultra lightweight gel cream with a silky satin finish and a fresh floral aromatic scent. Scent is a matter of taste, and the listing does not say whether it is strong or faint.
The formula is built around marine actives, and the listing names Padina Pavonica and Ginkgo Biloba. It does not give percentages, a full ingredient list, or the size of the jar, so check the packaging for those before you buy. It also does not say how much to apply to get the stated SPF.
The claims come with footnotes. The listing says independent clinical trials in 2016 showed a visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles in 14 days, with results based on 30 people over 4 weeks. The same group size sits behind the figure that 98% of users agreed it works as a base for makeup. Thirty people is a small sample, so read these as the maker’s own figures, not a promise for any one face.
What we like about it
- Moisturizer with broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen in one step
- Gel cream texture with a silky satin finish and a fresh floral scent
- Marine actives named: Padina Pavonica and Ginkgo Biloba
- Trial figures come from 30 people over 4 weeks, 2016; jar size is not stated
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