ELEMIS Pro Collagen Eye Renewal
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Fuelled by padina pavonica and nutrient-dense chlorella with blue green micro-algae, this formula deeply recharges skin around the eyes through hydration – while pumping skin with proteins, peptides, amino acids and antioxidant-rich bio-flavonoids – for skin that’s both firm and protected from free radical damage.”
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:
aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, hexyldecanol.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“And if you don’t believe us, 96% of 30 people agreed that their fine lines and dark circles were visibly diminished after a period of just four weeks.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Equisetum arvense extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-8~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Dicaprylyl carbonate~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinMethylsilanol mannuronate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHexyldecanol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolHexyldecyl laurate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hexyldecyl lauratePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyacetophenone~0.9–1.3%
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysatePadina pavonica thallus extract~0.45–1.05%
- 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 extractPropylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDisodium edta~0.4–0.95%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–1%
- 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 triglycerideChlorella vulgaris extract~0.35–0.85%
- 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 extractButylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilTocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolPersea gratissima leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum arvense extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractAphanizomenon flos-aquae extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
More about Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extractPolygonum fagopyrum seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.3%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric 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 acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Peg-8, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Sodium polyacrylate, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Propylene glycol, Disodium edta, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Tocopherol, Persea gratissima leaf extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract, Sorbic acid, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium metabisulfite
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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