PRODUCT REVIEW
ELEMIS Clarifying Serum
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Perfect for oily skin types, the formula works to combat the appearance of pores, blemishes and imperfections while ensuring skin stays hydrated.
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
glycerin
1.6% -
1.9%
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-oxidation
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
salix alba bark extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
rutin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An antioxidant that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Perfect for oily skin types, the formula works to combat the appearance of pores, blemishes and imperfections while ensuring skin stays hydrated.
salix alba bark extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Featuring willowherb and boldo leaf extract, the serum works to clarify the complexion while helping to improve texture and balance skin tone by soothing the look of post-blemish discolouration.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
parfum
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
salix alba bark extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
glycerin
1.6% -
1.9%
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
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
salix alba bark extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Silica, Coco-caprylate, Propanediol, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Glycerin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Pentylene glycol, Peumus boldus leaf extract, Disodium edta, Parfum, Salix alba bark extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium dehydroacetate, Hydroxycinnamic acid, Rutin, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Rhamnose, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Hexyl cinnamal, Citric acid, Glucose, Glucuronic acid, Tocopherol, Sodium metabisulfite, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract
- An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
- Therapeutic Potential of Polyphenols from Epilobium Angustifolium (Fireweed): Polyphenols from Fireweed
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo study
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Final report on the safety assessment of sodium sulfite, potassium sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe