ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Summer Bloom Cleansing Balm
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CleansingPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-8 beeswax + 5 moreCleanses gently
“A 3-in-1 cleansing balm that cleans, nourishes and hydrates, Elemis' Pro-Collagen Summer Bloom Cleansing Balm easily dissolves make up and daily grime for petal-soft skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, peg-60 almond glycerides, peg-8 beeswax, sorbitan stearate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5.3–8%
- 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 triglyceridePeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPeg-8 beeswax~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Peg-8 beeswaxCetearyl alcohol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSorbitan stearate~1.9–2.9%
Sambucus nigra seed oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-60 almond glycerides~1.2–1.9%
Parfum~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSilica~1.1–1.7%
Avena sativa kernel oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–1%
- 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 butterCitrus aurantium dulcis peel wax~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~0.35–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinLecithin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBorago officinalis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilCamelina sativa seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolJojoba esters~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.15–0.6%
Rosa multiflora flower wax~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolCocoyl hydrolyzed collagen~0.15–0.65%
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilMyrtus communis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that contains an essential oil and often used for its fragrance. Can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties
More about Myrtus communis leaf extractOlea europaea leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractCitronellol~0.1–0.4%
Water~0.1–0.45%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCitrus sinensis peel extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Juniperus mexicana oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglycerin-3~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Citral~0.05–0.25%
Acacia decurrens extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCoumarin~0.05–0.15%
Padina pavonica thallus extract~0.05–0.25%
- 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 extractIngredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-8 beeswax, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Sambucus nigra seed oil, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Parfum, Silica, Avena sativa kernel oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Glycerin, Lecithin, Borago officinalis seed oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Phenoxyethanol, Jojoba esters, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Linalool, Limonene, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Rosa multiflora flower wax, Tocopherol, Cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen, Rosa canina fruit oil, Myrtus communis leaf extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Citronellol, Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus sinensis peel extract, Juniperus mexicana oil, Polyglycerin-3, Citral, Acacia decurrens extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Coumarin, Padina pavonica thallus extract
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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 Summer Bloom Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | FormulaCleansing Balm with Muslin Cloth | ESPATri-Active Regenerating Nourishing Rose Cleansing Balm | SEPHORA COLLECTIONClean Skin Cleansing Balm with Postbiotics + Squalane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | — | $66.99 | $16.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 20 | 7 of 20 | 4 of 20 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E | Sunflower Seed Oil | Vitamin E |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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