THE ELIXIR
$ 58
INGREDIENTS
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Glycerin, Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract, Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Quercus Alba (White Oak) Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
PROS
- Rich in antioxidant and calming botanicals (calendula, aloe, pomegranate).
- Contains vitamin E and rosehip oil for nourishment.
- Free from parabens and synthetic fragrance.
CONS
- Multiple essential oils (citrus, mint, rosemary, geranium) highly sensitizing over time.
- Witch hazel adds unnecessary astringency.
- No ceramides, peptides, or fatty acids to support barrier recovery.
- Risk of irritation and barrier weakening, even in non-sensitive users with consistent use.
BEST FOR SKIN TYPE
Resilient or oily skin only; not recommended for sensitive, reactive, or dry skin types.
FINAL VERDICT
Isla The Elixir is beautifully formulated from a sensory standpoint but fails to meet Functional Beauty standards for barrier safety and long-term skin health. The array of essential oils including citrus, rosemary, and mint makes it highly stimulating and potentially sensitizing. Even if your skin tolerates it now, cumulative exposure can lead to reactivity later.
PRODUCT NAME
THE ELIXIR
BRAND NAME
ISLA
STAR RATING
QUICK VERDICT:
Isla The Elixir offers a luxurious sensory experience but its essential oils, including citrus, rosemary, and mint, make it potentially sensitizing and unsuitable for long-term barrier-friendly use.
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