ELEMIS

ELEMIS Pro-Definition Night Cream

Name: ELEMIS - Pro-Definition Night Cream
Brand: ELEMIS

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

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Anti-aging

Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Tocopherol + 1 more

Limited evidence

What the product description says

“Containing super-lifting arjuna, plant stem cells and lupin to work against sagging skin on the jowls, cheeks and chin and to give a more firm facial contour.”

Source: Lookfantastic

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell cultureEffect: LowA stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.15–0.6%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.5%

Alaria esculenta extractEffect: Low, below effective doseWorks as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.~0.1–0.45%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Borago officinalis seed oil + 3 more

Moderate evidence

This product contains antioxidants (gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell cultureKey activeEffect: MediumA stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.15–0.6%

Borago officinalis seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~1.2–1.9%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.15–0.5%

Tocopheryl acetateEffect: Low, below effective doseA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.~0.3–0.75%

Alaria esculenta extractEffect: Low, below effective doseWorks as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.~0.1–0.45%

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · Borago officinalis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 13 more

Good evidence

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.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, borago officinalis seed oil.

Borago officinalis seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~1.2–1.9%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.45–1.05%

Glycine soja sterolsKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.1–0.45%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.7–5.6%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.8–4.1%

Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~1.5–2.2%

Lupinus albus seed extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.5–1.2%

Isononyl isononanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness~1.8–2.7%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~2.1–3.2%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.85–1.3%

Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~4.7–7%

Alaria esculenta extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumWorks as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.~0.1–0.45%

LecithinEffect: Low, 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

5 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylisothiazolinone + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.1–3.2%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~0.45–1.05%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.3–0.75%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.7%est.

Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell cultureA stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Lupinus albus seed extractA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Sodium dehydroacetateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.7–7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%

Key active

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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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~2.8–4.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pentylene glycol~2.1–3.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Isononyl isononanoate~1.8–2.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~1.5–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Borago officinalis seed oil~1.2–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Pentaerythrityl distearate~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Behenyl alcohol~0.85–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Glyceryl stearate~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.05%

Key activeIrritant · 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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Sodium polyacrylate~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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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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Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Parfum~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture~0.15–0.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

A stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Terminalia arjuna extract~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Alaria esculenta extract~0.1–0.45%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.

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Lupinus albus seed extract~0.1–0.45%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycine soja sterols~0.1–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Sodium dehydroacetate~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Linalool~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Citral~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Pentylene glycol, Isononyl isononanoate, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Borago officinalis seed oil, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium polyacrylate, Lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Terminalia arjuna extract, Tocopherol, Alaria esculenta extract, Lupinus albus seed extract, Glycine soja sterols, Sodium dehydroacetate, Methylisothiazolinone, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Citral