PRODUCT REVIEW
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
cetearyl alcohol
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps dissolve other ingredients
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 7
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
triticum vulgare germ oil
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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How well does it remove makeup?
1 review
Doesn't remove makeup
Removes light makeup
Removes waterproof makeup
How would you describe the foam?
1 review
No foam
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A lot of foam
How would you describe the smell?
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Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
borago officinalis seed oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
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Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
triticum vulgare germ oil
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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All ingredients
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
An emollient that softens the skin
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.3% -
8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps dissolve other ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-8 beeswax, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Sambucus nigra seed oil, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Silica, Avena sativa kernel oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel cera, Glycerin, Lecithin, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Borago officinalis seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Cocos nucifera oil, Rosa multiflora flower cera, Lavandula hybrida oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Geraniol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Tocopherol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citronellol, Cinnamomum camphora wood oil, Limonene, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Parfum, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Menthol, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Citric acid, Rosa damascena extract, Rosa damascena flower, Sambucus nigra seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Unknown, Tocopherol
Sources
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- 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
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts