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Pro-Collagen Marine Cream ELEMIS

ELEMIS - Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

28 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

  • Evens skin tone
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Pro-Collagen Marine Cream"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glyceryl stearate se
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"The award-winning Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is a nourishing day cream that contains powerful ingredients that help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, as well as improving skins firmness and texture."
From: Beauty Bay

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Clinically proven*, the powerful anti-ageing ingredients of Pro-Collagen Marine Cream have been shown to reduce the depth of wrinkles, improve skin firmness, tone and hydration in 14 days."
From: SkincareRX

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tocopherol
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
chlorella vulgaris extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
chlorella vulgaris extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
acacia decurrens flower extract
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua/water/eau Plain old water
2 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
3 caprylic/capric triglyceride 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
4 glyceryl stearate se Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
5 isononyl isononanoate Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
6 dicaprylyl carbonate Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
7 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
8 triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil 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).
9 butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter 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
10 chlorella vulgaris extract 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
11 padina pavonica thallus extract Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
12 daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract
13 porphyridium cruentum extract
14 acacia decurrens (mimosa) flower extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant benefits but research on effectiveness in skin is lacking
15 rosa centifolia (rose) flower extract Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
16 ginkgo biloba leaf extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
17 tocopherol 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
18 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
19 polyacrylate-13 Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
20 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
21 tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
22 vitamin e 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
23 coco-caprylate/caprate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
24 cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
25 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
26 glyceryl polyacrylate Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
27 polyisobutene Used to improve the product consistency
28 fragrance (parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
29 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
30 chlorphenesin A preservative
31 glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
32 sodium dehydroacetate A preservative
33 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
34 polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together
35 sorbitan isostearate Helps oil and water mix together
36 hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde A fragrance. Can be irritating
37 butylphenyl methylpropional A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
38 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
39 citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating
40 potassium sorbate A preservative
41 sodium benzoate A preservative
42 citrus limon (lemon) peel oil A highly irritating fragrance
43 cuminum cyminum seed oil
44 cedrus atlantica bark oil
45 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • 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
  • https://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/consumer_safety/docs/sccs_o_073_annex1.pdf
  • Safety Assessment of Ginkgo biloba-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
  • Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Biloba
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
  • Vitamin E and Skin Health
  • Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
  • Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
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