Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer + 6 moreWorks
“Powered by Padina Pavonica and Red Microalgae, it helps to support moisture levels and promote the look of improved elasticity, while Alfalfa and Stevia extracts work to refine the appearance of uneven tone, visible pores and sun damage.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A serum that reduce the look of the visible signs of ageing, pores, sun damage and discolouration for a clearer complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A serum that reduce the look of the visible signs of ageing, pores, sun damage and discolouration for a clearer complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 3 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~45–55%
Pentylene glycol~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinLysine aspartate~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~2.3–2.8%
Hydroxyacetophenone~1.9–2.3%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.6–1.9%
- 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 copolymerPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Parfum~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCichorium intybus leaf extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolMaris aqua~0.5–0.75%
Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.45–0.7%
Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPadina pavonica thallus extract~0.3–0.6%
- 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 extractXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPorphyridium cruentum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractMedicago sativa extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolT-butyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholAcacia decurrens flower extract~0.15–0.3%
- 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 extractChlorella vulgaris extract~0.2–0.35%
- 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 extractCollagen amino acids~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function
More about Collagen amino acidsRosa centifolia flower extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Lysine aspartate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Disodium edta, Parfum, Cichorium intybus leaf extract, Hexylene glycol, Maris aqua, Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, Polysorbate 60, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Caprylyl glycol, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Medicago sativa extract, Phenoxyethanol, T-butyl alcohol, Acacia decurrens flower extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Collagen amino acids, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Linalool, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Sodium benzoate
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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 Renewal SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Dr.GRTX INTO SERUM PEPTISHOT | Fourth Ray BeautyRemedy Niacinamide Serum | MuradRapid Collagen Infusion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $110.00 | $20.32−$89.68 | — | $75.75−$34.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ELEMIS - Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.25% - 0.50% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ELEMIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 55.95£ up to 1551.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 91.00$ up to 95.00$ in the United States, for 122.50CA$ in Canada and for 760.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
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