Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 9 moreWorks
“Drench the skin in hydration with the help of Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Micro Serum, a facial serum that provides up to 72 hours of long-lasting moisture.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 3 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~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideLimnanthes alba seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilIsononyl isononanoate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePentylene glycol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCastor oil/ipdi copolymer~1.1–1.6%
Butylene glycol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCarbomer~0.45–1%
- 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 CarbomerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateRose extract~0.3–0.75%
Padina pavonica thallus extract~0.3–0.75%
- 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 extractSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.8%
Mica~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPhenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.7%
Ci 77891~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium carrageenan~0.15–0.6%
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractCi 77491~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Collagen amino acids~0.1–0.5%
- 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 acidsLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 filtrateMaris sal~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salCaesalpinia sappan bark extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolTin oxide~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Isononyl isononanoate, Pentylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Castor oil/ipdi copolymer, Butylene glycol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Rose extract, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Sodium hydroxide, Mica, Phenethyl alcohol, Ci 77891, Sodium carrageenan, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Ci 77491, Collagen amino acids, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Maris sal, Caesalpinia sappan bark extract, Tocopherol, Tin oxide, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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 Rose Micro SerumYOUR PRODUCT | DiorCapture Totale Retishot Retinol Night Treatment | IOPERetinol Expert 0.1% | GUERLAINOrchide Impriale The Micro-Lift Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | ≈ $129.62 | $120.00≈ −$9.62 | $80.00≈ −$49.62 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ELEMIS - Pro-Collagen Rose Micro Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.60% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 117.00$ up to 135.00$ in the United States and from 90.00£ up to 690.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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