PRODUCT REVIEW
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Insta-Smooth Primer
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The Pro-Collagen Insta-Smooth Primer features a special Cryo Firming Complex that supplements the skin with moisture.
bacillus ferment
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
alteromonas ferment extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
glycerin
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The addition of marine extracts creates a skin-smoothing effect, tightening the skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
tocopherol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
parfum
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
propylene glycol
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
padina pavonica thallus extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycerin
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
alteromonas ferment extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
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Potential irritants
parfum
1.2% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
propylene glycol
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
padina pavonica thallus extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Show more
All ingredients
glycerin
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Coco-caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Disodium edta, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Menthyl ethylamido oxalate, Mica, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 olivate, Alteromonas ferment extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Acacia decurrens flower extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Tropolone, Geraniol, Bacillus ferment, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Limonene, Fucus vesiculosus extract
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredients
- Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu Gum, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax, Acacia Farnesiana Gum, Acacia Senegal Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, and Acacia Senegal Gum Extract1
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Vitamin E in dermatology