Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Oil Versus Elemis Superfood Facial Oil
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Oil Versus Elemis Superfood Facial Oil This hydrating oil is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Laminaria Digitata Extract to hydrate skin. This hydrating oil is formulated around Rosa Canina Fruit Oil and Squalane t
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Oil Versus Elemis Superfood Facial Oil
This hydrating oil is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Laminaria Digitata Extract to hydrate skin.
This hydrating oil is formulated around Rosa Canina Fruit Oil and Squalane to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Coco-Caprylate
Isoamyl Cocoate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Papaver Orientale Seed Oil
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Linalool
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Geraniol
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Tocopherol
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Citronellol
Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil
Limonene
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Parfum
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Menthol
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Citral
Coco-Caprylate, Isoamyl Cocoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Papaver Orientale Seed Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Geraniol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Tocopherol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citronellol, Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil, Limonene, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Menthol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Citral
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Squalane
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Cucumis Sativus Oil
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Benzyl Benzoate
Farnesol
Benzyl Salicylate
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Papaver Orientale Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Parfum, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf 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%.
Citral is the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically.
Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit.
You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen.
Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
The term '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.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Papaver Orientale Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
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.
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.