Elemis
Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser
A moisturiser-primer hybrid with illuminating minerals, kombucha and fermented ginger for a hydrated, radiant finish.
What it is
ELEMIS describes this as a moisturiser-primer hybrid that hydrates while adding subtle radiance. It can be used as a moisturiser, beneath makeup, or dabbed onto high points of the face and body as a highlighter.
Key ingredients
- Illuminating pearl: ELEMIS says it provides an instant glow.
- Kombucha: The brand describes it as rich in vitamins and organic acids and says it is known to reveal a more glowing complexion.
- Fermented ginger: ELEMIS says its antioxidant properties are known to help deliver brighter-looking skin.
How to use
Apply a pea-sized amount to cleansed face, neck and chest in the morning or evening, massaging upward. The brand also suggests using it under makeup or tapping it onto high points as an illuminator.
Who should be careful
The official ingredient list includes fragrance (parfum) and fragrance allergens including linalool, limonene, geraniol and citronellol. People who avoid fragrance may wish to review the full ingredient list. This is general product information, not medical advice.
What the brand claims
ELEMIS reports that in independent user trials in 2019 with 48 people over two weeks, 97% agreed the product left their skin with a glow and 93% agreed it helped prime makeup. These are brand-reported results, not our findings.
Sources
- https://elemis.com/us/product/superfood-glow-priming-moisturiser (checked 2026-10-11)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams |
|---|---|
| Brand | Elemis |
| Model | 50124 |
| GTIN / UPC | 00641628601240 |
| Size | 20 ml and 60 ml |
| Form | Moisturiser-primer hybrid |
| Texture | Lightweight cream |
| Finish | Dewy, radiant glow |
| Key ingredients | Illuminating pearl, kombucha and fermented ginger |
| Routine step | Moisturiser or makeup primer |
| When to use | Morning and evening |
| Key ingredient | None stated |
| Best for | Not specified |
| Fragrance free | No |
| Worth knowing | Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol |
| Full ingredient list | Aqua/Water/Eau, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Octyldodecanol, Olus Oil/Vegetable Oil/Huile Végétale, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Propylene Glycol, Aspergillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Cetyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate-13, Sorbitan Palmitate, Tocopherol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Fragrance (Parfum), Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan Oleate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black TEA Ferment, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tin Oxide, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose, Citronellol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Bud Extract, Biotin, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides) |
| Size | Not stated |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
Common questions
What sizes does ELEMIS list?
The official product page lists 20 ml and 60 ml.
How can it be used?
ELEMIS says to use it as a moisturiser, under makeup as a primer, or on facial and body high points as an illuminating highlighter.
How much should I apply?
The brand directs applying a pea-sized amount to the face, neck and chest with upward strokes.
What did the brand trial report?
In independent 2019 user trials of 48 people over two weeks, 97% agreed it left skin with a glow and 93% agreed it helped prime makeup, according to ELEMIS.