elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua/Water/Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Glyceryl Stearate Se
4. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
5. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
6. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
7. Isononyl Isononanoate
8. Dimethicone
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
11. Polyacrylate-13
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Tocopheryl Acetate
14. Stearic Acid
15. Fragrance
16. Lauryl Laurate
17. Sodium Benzoate
18. Xanthan Gum
19. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
20. Polyisobutene
21. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
22. Potassium Sorbate
23. Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
24. Citric Acid
25. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
26. Tocopherol
27. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
28. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
29. Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
30. Disodium Edta
31. Polysorbate 20
32. Sorbitan Isostearate
33. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
34. Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
35. Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
36. Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
37. Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
38. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
39. Linalool
40. Citronellol
41. Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
42. Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil
43. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
44. Limonene
45. Geraniol
46. Hydroxycitronellal

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains formaldehyde releasers

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate Se

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilDicaprylyl Carbonate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholCoco-Caprylate/CapratePolyacrylate-13PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl AcetateStearic AcidFragranceLauryl LaurateSodium BenzoateXanthan GumGlyceryl PolyacrylatePolyisobuteneTheobroma Cacao Seed ButterPotassium SorbateTriticum Vulgare Germ OilCitric AcidDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractTocopherolChlorella Vulgaris ExtractGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerPadina Pavonica Thallus ExtractDisodium EdtaPolysorbate 20Sorbitan IsostearateGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeRosa Centifolia Flower ExtractAcacia Decurrens Flower ExtractPorphyridium Cruentum ExtractButylphenyl MethylpropionalLinaloolCitronellolCedrus Atlantica Bark OilCuminum Cyminum Seed OilCitrus Limon Peel OilLimoneneGeraniolHydroxycitronellal

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Glyceryl Stearate Se

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

Sunflower oil unsaponifiables; squalene, tocopherol. Lightweight antioxidant, sensitive to oxidation, store light-protected and N2 flushed.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Lauryl Laurate

Ester emollient; provides slip, stable, low irritation risk.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil

Nutrient-rich emollient with Vit E; low irritancy but relevant for gluten-sensitive; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract

Not decoded yet

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

Rosa centifolia flower extract, astringent and conditioning; limit concentration, cautious for sensitive skin

Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract

Golden Wattle flower extract; natural scent & conditioner, low sensitization risk.

Porphyridium Cruentum Extract

Porphyridium cruentum extract, marine algae source, providing skin conditioning

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122

Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

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