elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (Discontinued)

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. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
2. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
4. Peg-8 Beeswax
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Sorbitan Stearate
7. Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
8. Peg-60 Almond Glycerides
9. Silica
10. Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
11. Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
12. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
13. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera
14. Glycerin
15. Lecithin
16. Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
17. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
18. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
19. Phenoxyethanol
20. Linalool
21. Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
22. Cocos Nucifera Oil
23. Rosa Multiflora Flower Cera
24. Lavandula Hybrida Oil
25. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
26. Geraniol
27. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
28. Tocopherol
29. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
30. Citronellol
31. Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil
32. Limonene
33. Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
34. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
35. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
36. Fragrance
37. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
38. Menthol
39. Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
40. Citric Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Almond oil-based cleansing balm blended with plant butters and PEG-wax derivatives for cleansing and care. Oat kernel oil soothes, shea butter seals. Phenoxethyl alcohol preserves. Ideal for dry or sensitive skin. Factory view: Multiple oil sources risk oxidation, necessitating robust antioxidants; PEG emulsifiers require attention to regulatory compliance and formulation stability.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPeg-8 BeeswaxSorbitan StearatePeg-60 Almond Glycerides

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Alcohol

润肤剂

Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil

Other ingredients

SilicaAvena Sativa Kernel OilTriticum Vulgare Germ OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel CeraGlycerinLecithinPadina Pavonica Thallus ExtractBorago Officinalis Seed OilLavandula Angustifolia OilPhenoxyethanolLinaloolAcacia Decurrens Flower WaxCocos Nucifera OilRosa Multiflora Flower CeraLavandula Hybrida OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilGeraniolEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilTocopherolAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilCitronellolCinnamomum Camphora Wood OilLimoneneMentha Arvensis Leaf OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilFragranceVitis Vinifera Seed OilMentholEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf OilCitric Acid

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Ingredients explained

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.

Peg-8 Beeswax

Beeswax PEG derivative for emulsification and emollience; note PEG sensitivity and animal origin

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil

Elderberry seed oil; rich in Omega-3/6, strong antioxidant, prone to oxidation.

Peg-60 Almond Glycerides

Gentle almond-based PEG emulsifier; good for sensitive skin, monitor PEG hydrolysis

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

Oat kernel oil for skin conditioning; moisturizing, sensitive skin friendly

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.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract

Not decoded yet

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Linalool

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

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

Plant wax for emollience and film formation; blend with other waxes for melting point.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Rosa Multiflora Flower Cera

Not decoded yet

Lavandula Hybrida Oil

Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

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

Geraniol

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

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage

Tocopherol

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

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization

Citronellol

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

Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil

Not decoded yet

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil

Botanical essential oil for fragrance; contains allergenic constituents, sensitive to reactive skin.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Menthol

Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes

Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil

Clove leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; irritant risk at high levels, restricted by EU.

Citric Acid

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

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