ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Definition Face and Neck Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneAlbizia julibrissin bark extractNot delivered
“Working to improve skin's definition and tone, it contains Sea Holly Plant Stem Cells which target loss of density, and Edelweiss Plant Stem Cells, a natural plant stem cell proven in-vivo to help improve the appearance of a sagging neck line.”
This product contains ingredients (albizia julibrissin bark extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“To help tackle this, the serum can be used both on the face and neck to target four signs of advanced ageing: loss of density, expression lines, discolouration and crepiness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Shea butter ethyl esters, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
“Targets the 4 signs of advanced aging on your face & neck loss of skin density and firmness, deep expression lines and wrinkles, skin discoloration and crepiness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Shea butter ethyl esters~4.8–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersGlycerin~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 GlycerinAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractPropanediol~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLactobacillus/dipteryx odorata seed ferment filtrate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extractParfum~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Hydrolyzed algin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginEryngium maritimum extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Piperonyl glucoside~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.2–0.8%
Limonene~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.15–0.65%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCitric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaramel~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolVinca minor leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.6%
- 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 caprylateLactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenylpropanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolBoswellia carterii oil~0.1–0.35%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilPolyvinyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Palmitoyl heptapeptide-27~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl oligopeptide-78~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl octapeptide-24~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Shea butter ethyl esters, Glycerin, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Lactobacillus/dipteryx odorata seed ferment filtrate, Leontopodium alpinum callus culture extract, Parfum, Benzoic acid, Biosaccharide gum-1, Dehydroacetic acid, Hydrolyzed algin, Eryngium maritimum extract, Piperonyl glucoside, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Caramel, Sodium benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Vinca minor leaf extract, Sodium hydroxide, Glyceryl caprylate, Lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer, Phenylpropanol, Boswellia carterii oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Polyvinyl alcohol, Salvia sclarea oil, Palmitoyl heptapeptide-27, Palmitoyl oligopeptide-78, Palmitoyl octapeptide-24, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| ELEMISPro-Collagen Definition Face and Neck SerumYOUR PRODUCT | VeracovaHydration Serum Intense Action | VERSO4 Hydration Serum | ISDINIsdinceutics Instant Flash 5 Phials of | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | — | $39.71 | — | $17.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Niacinamide | Peptide Q10 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"ELEMIS - Pro-Collagen Definition Face and Neck Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.30% - 5.00% and biosaccharide gum-1 0.40% - 0.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ELEMIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 92.00$ up to 152.00$ in the United States, from 76.00£ up to 2104.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 207.20CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
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