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ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Water Mint Cleansing Balm
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ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Water Mint Cleansing Balm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-8 beeswax + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Pro-Collagen Water Mint Cleansing Balm”
Source: Lookfantastic

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.

Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: HighHelps dissolve other ingredients~3.3–5%
Peg-8 beeswaxEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)~3.2–4.8%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.6–3.9%
Sorbitan stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.9–2.9%
Peg-60 almond glyceridesEffect: High~1.2–1.9%
Cocoyl hydrolyzed collagenEffect: High~0.15–0.55%
LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Rosa multiflora flower wax
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax—High~0.35–0.85%est.
Acacia decurrens flower waxUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Rosa multiflora flower wax—High~0.1–0.45%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6.2–9.3%est.
Peg-8 beeswaxHelps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)Medium~3.2–4.8%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
5 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Triticum vulgare germ oilA 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).3/5~0.55–1.25%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.5–1.15%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.15–0.65%est.
Padina pavonica thallus extractMight help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing3/5~0.05–0.2%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.6–3.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–37%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–9.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~3.3–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Peg-8 beeswax~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.6–3.9%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Sorbitan stearate~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sambucus nigra seed oil~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Peg-60 almond glycerides~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Silica~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Avena sativa kernel oil~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Triticum vulgare germ oil~0.55–1.25%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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).

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–1.15%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Glycerin~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Lecithin~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Borago officinalis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.15–0.65%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Acacia decurrens flower wax~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa multiflora flower wax~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Water~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Padina pavonica thallus extract~0.05–0.2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing

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Ingredient 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, Silica, Avena sativa kernel oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Glycerin, Lecithin, Borago officinalis seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cocos nucifera oil, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Rosa multiflora flower wax, Tocopherol, Cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen, Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Padina pavonica thallus extract

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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. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oilmdedge.com
  3. 3
    Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in childrenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu Gum, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax, Acacia Farnesiana Gum, Acacia Senegal Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, and Acacia Senegal Gum Extract1journals.sagepub.com
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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