ELEMIS Anti-Ageing Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Anti-Ageing Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, phytosterols.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-9
Anti-aging5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Anti-Ageing Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream”
This product contains hexapeptide-9. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic8 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale8 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glyceryl stearate se~4.7–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seGlycerin~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinIsononyl isononanoate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateEthylhexyl palmitate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateLauryl laurate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl laurateButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterEthyl macadamiate~1.4–1.7%
Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium polyacrylate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePotassium cetyl phosphate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilOryza sativa starch~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolLaminaria digitata extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sesamum indicum oil unsaponifiables~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Persea gratissima oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPhytosterols~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerSodium dehydroacetate~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPadina pavonica thallus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
More about Padina pavonica thallus extractGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylateAcacia decurrens flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant benefits but research on effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Acacia decurrens flower extractLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.2–0.4%
Lithothamnion calcareum powder~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Geraniol~0.2–0.4%
Mannitol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSorbitan oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalMalic acid~0.2–0.35%
Diatomaceous earth~0.3–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateZinc sulfate~0.15–0.25%
Hexapeptide-9~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-9Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Lauryl laurate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethyl macadamiate, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium polyacrylate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Oryza sativa starch, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Laminaria digitata extract, Chlorphenesin, Sesamum indicum oil unsaponifiables, Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables, Persea gratissima oil, Phytosterols, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Sodium dehydroacetate, Disodium edta, Olea europaea fruit oil, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Acacia decurrens flower extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Lithothamnion calcareum powder, Geraniol, Mannitol, Tocopherol, Sorbitan oleate, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Malic acid, Diatomaceous earth, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Zinc sulfate, Hexapeptide-9, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ELEMISAnti-Ageing Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BentonSnail Bee Ultimate Cream | FilorgaUniversal Cream | ManufakturaAnti-Pollution Night Face Cream with Daisy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | $151.51 | $24.70−$126.81 | $36.22−$115.29 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-11 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "ELEMIS - Anti-Ageing Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (hexapeptide-9, glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, mannitol and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (phytosterols, butyrospermum parkii butter, cetyl alcohol, ethylhexyl palmitate and olea europaea fruit oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (hexapeptide-9 0.15% - 0.25%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ELEMIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 189.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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