elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream For Men

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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Glyceryl Stearate SE
5. Isononyl Isononanoate
6. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
7. Dimethicone
8. Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
9. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
10. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
11. Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
12. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
13. Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
14. Acacia Decurrens Extract
15. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
16. Tocopherol
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Polyacrylate-13
19. Stearic Acid
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Coco-Caprylate
22. Cetyl Alcohol
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
25. Polyisobutene
26. Fragrance
27. Citric Acid
28. Chlorphenesin
29. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
30. Sodium Dehydroacetate
31. Butylene Glycol
32. Disodium EDTA
33. Polysorbate 20
34. Sorbitan Isostearate
35. Alteromonas Ferment Extract
36. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
37. Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
38. Benzyl Salicylate
39. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
40. Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
41. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
42. Potassium Sorbate
43. Sodium Benzoate
44. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
45. Hexyl Cinnamal
46. Coumarin
47. Geraniol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Butyrospermum Parkii ButterChlorella Vulgaris ExtractPadina Pavonica Thallus ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractPorphyridium Cruentum ExtractAcacia Decurrens ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractTocopherolPhenoxyethanolPolyacrylate-13Stearic AcidTocopheryl AcetateCoco-CaprylateCetyl AlcoholXanthan GumGlyceryl PolyacrylatePolyisobuteneFragranceCitric AcidChlorphenesinGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerSodium DehydroacetateButylene GlycolDisodium EDTAPolysorbate 20Sorbitan IsostearateAlteromonas Ferment ExtractCitrus Limon Peel OilHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeBenzyl SalicylatePelargonium Graveolens Flower OilPogostemon Cablin Leaf OilButylphenyl MethylpropionalPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeHexyl CinnamalCoumarinGeraniol

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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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

Dimethicone

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

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

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

Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract

Not decoded yet

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

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

Porphyridium Cruentum Extract

Porphyridium cruentum extract, marine algae source, providing skin conditioning

Acacia Decurrens Extract

Green wattle extract, astringent and skin conditioning; watch botanical batch variance.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

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

Tocopherol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Coco-Caprylate

Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Citric Acid

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

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

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

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.

Alteromonas Ferment Extract

Ferment filtrate with peptides/polysaccharides; skin conditioning, 1–3% typical; check preservative system.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

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

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil

Vetiver essential oil for woody scent; high concentration has phototoxic risks.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Geraniol

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

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