Works for
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The jewel of the Pro-Collagen Collection, Elemis Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Serum imparts an immediate lifting and firming effect on your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Galactoarabinan + 5 moreWorks
“Smoothing the appearance of wrinkles while helping to strengthen and firm your skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": galactoarabinan, 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Methylsilanol mannuronate~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-8~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Glycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinGalactoarabinan~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanPolysorbate 20~1.7–2.5%
Sodium pca~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPadina pavonica extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An algae extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Padina pavonica extractArgania spinosa kernel extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChondrus crispus~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusRhodochrosite extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia decurrens flower wax~0.4–0.95%
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.35–0.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium methylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerDisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium propylparaben~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCarbomer~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerKaolin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Peg-8, Glycerin, Galactoarabinan, Polysorbate 20, Sodium pca, Padina pavonica extract, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Xanthan gum, Chondrus crispus, Rhodochrosite extract, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Rosa damascena flower extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium methylparaben, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium propylparaben, Sodium hyaluronate, Carbomer, Kaolin, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Quartz Lift Serum - NewYOUR PRODUCT | L300INTENSIVE MOISTURE FACE SERUM | FaceGymCollagen Infusion Serum | ZO Skin HealthPeptide Facial Refining Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $50.00 | $265.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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