ELEMIS Anti-Ageing Pro-Collagen Rose Facial Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed + 11 moreGood evidence
“, Rosehip Seed Oil This healing oil helps to protect the skin's lipid barrier, leaving the skin feeling replenished, nourished and hydrated.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingTocopherol, Laminaria digitata extractWeak evidence
“Anti-Ageing Pro-Collagen Rose Facial Oil”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideIsoamyl cocoate~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Isoamyl cocoateCoco-caprylate~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.7–5.5%
- 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 oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedParfum~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocos nucifera oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilOleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglyceridesHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCitronellol~0.5–1.2%
Geraniol~0.4–0.95%
Laminaria digitata extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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 extractRosa canina fruit oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.65%
Rose extract~0.15–0.6%
Salicornia herbacea extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Padina pavonica thallus extract~0.15–0.5%
- 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 extractPelargonium graveolens oil~0.1–0.4%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilRosa damascena flower~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa damascena extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isoamyl cocoate, Coco-caprylate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Parfum, Cocos nucifera oil, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Laminaria digitata extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Tocopherol, Benzyl salicylate, Rose extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Unknown, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosa damascena flower, Unknown, Rosa damascena extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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