Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Coco-caprylate + 8 moreWorks
“The Pro-Collagen Insta-Smooth Primer features a special Cryo Firming Complex that supplements the skin with moisture.”
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).
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“The addition of marine extracts creates a skin smoothing effect, tightening the skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coco-caprylate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.6–2.4%
- 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 copolymerDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Parfum~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropylene glycol~1–1.45%
- 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 glycolEthylhexyl olivate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl olivateAdipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps optically blurr skin imperfections such as fine lines and pores
More about Adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Menthyl ethylamido oxalate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefit
More about Menthyl ethylamido oxalateMica~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about Mica1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium acrylates copolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerPolyglyceryl-4 olivate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alteromonas ferment extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Alteromonas ferment extractPadina pavonica thallus extract~0.15–0.6%
- 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 extractChlorella vulgaris extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractAcacia decurrens flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant benefits but research on effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Acacia decurrens flower extractRosa centifolia flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Tropolone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Bacillus ferment~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneFucus vesiculosus extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Coco-caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Disodium edta, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexyl olivate, 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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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 Insta-Smooth PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautyMatte Greens Skin Solve Primer | Laura MercierPure Canvas Primer Mini - Hydrating | Wet n WildPrime Focus Impossible Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | — | $19.51 | $6.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Linoleic Acid | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ELEMIS - Pro-Collagen Insta-Smooth Primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.90% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ELEMIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 58.00$ 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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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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