Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Chlorella vulgaris extract + 7 moreGood evidence
“Gently smooth and firm the delicate skin of the face and neck with Elemis Pro-Collagen Neck and Décolleté Balm, a powerful balm that works to hydrate, nourish and refine the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": 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).
Anti-agingTocopherolWeak evidence
“Its blend of active ingredients contributes towards a reduction in lines and wrinkles, and a refreshed appearance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6.1%
- 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~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pullulan~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanAcrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymerMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilNylon-12~1.4–2.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Padina pavonica thallus extract~0.5–1.2%
- 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 extractParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCyathea cumingii leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arachidyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholVirola surinamensis seed butter~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~0.1–0.45%
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolAcacia decurrens flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- 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~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractCinnamic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 caprylateLevulinic acid~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium levulinate~0.01–0.05%
Sodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Pullulan, Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Parfum, Cyathea cumingii leaf extract, Arachidyl alcohol, Virola surinamensis seed butter, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Tocopherol, Acacia decurrens flower extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Cinnamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Levulinic acid, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan gum, Sorbic acid, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Sodium levulinate, Sodium hydroxide
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Cross-Linked Alkyl Acrylates as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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