Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate Versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Facial Oil

Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate Versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Facial Oil

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.

This hydrating oil is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Laminaria Digitata Extract to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

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Water

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Glycerin

Isononyl Isononanoate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Pentylene Glycol

PPG-3 Myristyl Ether

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract

Butylene Glycol

Parfum

Phenoxyethanol

Propanediol

Tromethamine

Silybum Marianum Seed Oil

Carbomer

Tocopheryl Acetate

Escin

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Squalane

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

Xanthan Gum

Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables

Caramel

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract

Sodium Benzoate

Citric Acid

Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract

Disodium EDTA

Tocopherol

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Maltodextrin

Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract

Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract

Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract

Potassium Sorbate

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Jania Rubens Extract

Ascorbic Acid

Sodium Citrate

Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract

CI 14700

Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract

Water, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Escin, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables, Caramel, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Jania Rubens Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract, CI 14700, Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract

Isoamyl Cocoate

Coco-Caprylate

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Citronellol

Geraniol

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Benzyl Salicylate

Rose Extract

Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rosa Damascena Extract

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Cocoate, Coco-Caprylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Benzyl Salicylate, Rose Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Extract

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.

Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.

In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.

Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.

This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.

This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

We don't have a description for Salicornia Herbacea Extract yet.

Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.

You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.

Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.

It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.

This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.

Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.

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