Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Product Summary
"ELEMIS - Pro-Collagen Insta-Smooth Primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.90% - 5.80%). 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 58.00$ up to 79.00$ in the United States, from 40.35£ up to 1285.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 109.20CA$ in Canada.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The Pro-Collagen Insta-Smooth Primer features a special Cryo Firming Complex that supplements the skin with moisture.
Source: Allbeauty
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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).
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The addition of marine extracts creates a skin-smoothing effect, tightening the skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Source: Allbeauty
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too 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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefit
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant benefits but research on effectiveness in skin is lacking
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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
Comedogenic ingredients
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
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
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps optically blurr skin imperfections such as fine lines and pores
Creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefit
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
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
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant benefits but research on effectiveness in skin is lacking
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Coco-caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Disodium edta, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Menthyl ethylamido oxalate, Mica, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 olivate, Alteromonas ferment extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Acacia decurrens flower extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Tropolone, Geraniol, Bacillus ferment, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Limonene, Fucus vesiculosus extract
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