Elemis Superfood Facial Wash
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Elemis
Superfood Facial Wash
Facial Cleanser · Budget: £30.00
4.6 (1,850 reviews)· across Boots UK, LookFantastic UK, Cult Beauty, Elemis UK
Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified
Inferred formulation; a nutrient-dense gel cleanser that cleanses well, though sensitive skins should note fragrance and citrus oils.
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Estimated score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →
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A pleasant, high-performing daily wash suitable unless you have reactive or fragrance-sensitive skin.
Be cautious if
May cause irritation for highly sensitive or fragrance-reactive skin types.
Against your clean standard
Passes standard safety checks, though sensitive skin users should proceed with caution due to added fragrances.
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Does Elemis Superfood Facial Wash contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Free from silicones
Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Contains fragrance / parfum
Found: fragrance (parfum). Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Contains essential oils
Found: citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, limonene. Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Free from drying alcohol
Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Free from chemical uv filters of concern
Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is Elemis Superfood Facial Wash non-comedogenic?
No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.
Is Elemis Superfood Facial Wash safe for sensitive skin?
Usually tolerated, but patch test if your skin reacts easily.
- Contains fragrance or parfum
- Contains essential oils or common fragrance allergens
Ingredients worth knowing about: Fragrance (Parfum), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Limonene.
Elemis Superfood Facial Wash full ingredients list
11 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Fragrance (Parfum), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Brassica Oleracea Acephala (Kale) Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract, Limonene.
The actives doing the work: Glycerin (Maintains hydration balance during the cleansing process.); Avocado Oil (Supplies essential fatty acids to keep skin comfortable.); Kale & Spinach Extracts (Deliver rich antioxidant nutrition to defend skin.).
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