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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]

Esfolio

Esfolio Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cream

Name: Esfolio Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cream
Brand: Esfolio

MoisturizerHydration, brightening

Efficacy

Basic

3.7 / 5.0

Safety

Mostly Safe

4.0 / 5.0

System Verdict

Basic humectant moisturizer dragged down by fragrance and silicone-heavy base lacking barrier lipids. Efficacy score of 3.7 reflects solid humectants (glycerin #2, multi-form HA mid-list at ~0.5-1% total) and niacinamide (#4, likely 3-5%) for hydration and brightening, but no ceramides, fatty acids, or cholesterol for true barrier repair; berry extracts and snail mucin are trace (positions 30+), contributing negligible efficacy; fragrance allergens (limonene, linalool) risk irritation without adding function.

Active Ingredients Detected

A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results

GlycerinNiacinamidePanthenolAdenosineSodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneGlyceryl PolyacrylateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilSorbitan IsostearateSnail Secretion FiltrateHydroxyacetophenoneDextrinCalcium Carbonate

C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data

Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit ExtractRubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit ExtractRubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit ExtractFragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious

FragranceLimoneneLinalool

What Each Ingredient Does

Water: Solvent
Glycerin: Humectant
Dimethicone: Emollient, skin protectant
Niacinamide: Brightening, barrier repair
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer: Thickener
Butylene Glycol: Humectant, solvent
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane: Emollient
Isohexadecane: Emollient
Glyceryl Polyacrylate: Humectant, thickener
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer: Thickener
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: Emulsifier
Chlorphenesin: Preservative
Fragrance: Perfuming
Polysorbate 80: Emulsifier
Ethylhexylglycerin: Preservative, skin conditioning
Panthenol: Humectant, soothing
Pentylene Glycol: Humectant, preservative
1,2-Hexanediol: Solvent, preservative
Adenosine: Anti-aging
Sorbitan Oleate: Emulsifier
Sodium Hyaluronate: Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate: Emulsifier
Polysorbate 60: Emulsifier
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer: Humectant

Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water(Aqua), Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance(Parfum), Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Limonene, Hyaluronic Acid, Linalool, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin, Calcium Carbonate, Arginine

Frequently Asked

Is Esfolio Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cream worth it?

Esfolio Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cream scores 3.7 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 4.0 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Basic humectant moisturizer dragged down by fragrance and silicone-heavy base lacking barrier lipids. Efficacy score of 3.7 reflects solid humectants (glycerin #2, multi-form HA mid-list at ~0.5-1% total) and niacinamide

What are the key active ingredients in Esfolio Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cream?

Esfolio Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cream contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Esfolio Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cream contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Esfolio Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cream as potential irritants: Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool. This product does contain fragrance.

How is Esfolio Hyaluronic Acid Facial Cream scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-05-08. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.