ELEMIS Anti-Ageing Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Complex 12 Serum
Works for
Anti-agingHeptapeptide-15 palmitate, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50 + 3 moreWorks well
“Anti-Ageing Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Complex 12 Serum”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains heptapeptide-15 palmitate.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Heptapeptide-15 palmitate + 21 moreWorks well
“The Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Complex 12 Serum corrects multiple signs of ageing, rejuvenating the skin and delivering an intense burst of hydration.”
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, mannitol.
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: chondrus crispus extract, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: heptapeptide-15 palmitate, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50, panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 9 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~40–60%
Coco-caprylate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinAdipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps optically blurr skin imperfections such as fine lines and pores
More about Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymerBulbine frutescens leaf juice~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyacetophenone~1.1–1.7%
Panthenol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium polyacrylate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.95%
- 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 triglyceridePolyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate~0.3–0.7%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate~0.2–0.7%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Parfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilDunaliella salina extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dunaliella salina extractLithothamnion calcareum powder~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractChondrus crispus extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractMannitol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolRhizobian gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can temporarily tighten the skin right after application of the product. The effect will be short-lived. Helps improve the product considtency
More about Rhizobian gumSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Padina pavonica thallus extract~0.05–0.2%
- 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 extractPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilChlorphenesin~0.05–0.25%
Diatomaceous earth~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPelargonium graveolens oil~0.05–0.25%
Alaria esculenta extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractLaminaria digitata extract~0.05–0.25%
- 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 extractLaminaria ochroleuca extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractXanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolPlankton extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractPorphyridium cruentum extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononePhytosterols~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsGelidium cartilagineum extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc sulfate~0.05–0.25%
Acacia decurrens flower extract~0.05–0.2%
- 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 extractCommiphora myrrha oil~0.05–0.25%
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilJasminum officinale flower extract~0.05–0.2%
Punica granatum seed oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilRosa damascena flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenylpropanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-50~0.05–0.2%
Polyvinyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Heptapeptide-15 palmitate~0.05–0.25%
- 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 Heptapeptide-15 palmitateCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilIris pallida root extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate, Glycerin, Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer, Bulbine frutescens leaf juice, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Sodium polyacrylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Disodium edta, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dunaliella salina extract, Lithothamnion calcareum powder, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Mannitol, Rhizobian gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium benzoate, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Potassium sorbate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Chlorphenesin, Diatomaceous earth, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Citric acid, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Xanthan gum, Linalool, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopherol, Plankton extract, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Phytosterols, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Zinc sulfate, Acacia decurrens flower extract, Commiphora myrrha oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Punica granatum seed oil, Rosa damascena flower extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Sorbic acid, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Phenylpropanol, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50, Polyvinyl alcohol, Heptapeptide-15 palmitate, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Iris pallida root extract
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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 Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Complex 12 SerumYOUR PRODUCT | RéVivePeau Magnifique Serum / Nightly Youth Renewal Activator | No7Future Renew Night Serum | Medik8Liquid Peptides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | — | $51,781.00 | $38.62 | $68.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-24 | Niacinamide | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ELEMIS - Anti-Ageing Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Complex 12 Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.05% - 0.25% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50 0.05% - 0.20%). 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. They 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.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.85% - 1.25% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (heptapeptide-15 palmitate 0.05% - 0.25%, sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.20%, mannitol 0.05% - 0.25%, panthenol 0.85% - 1.25% and glycerin 3.30% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ELEMIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 172.00£ up to 4763.00£ 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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