Elemis Pro-Collagen Neck & Décolleté Balm Versus StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Neck & Décolleté Balm Versus StriVectin TL Advanced™ Tightening Neck Cream PLUS

This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Adenosine and Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester to soften the look of wrinkles.

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Water

Glycerin

Methylsilanol Mannuronate

Pullulan

Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Nylon-12

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract

Parfum

Cyathea Cumingii Leaf Extract

Arachidyl Alcohol

Virola Surinamensis Seed Butter

Behenyl Alcohol

Arachidyl Glucoside

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Tocopherol

Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

Cinnamic Acid

Glyceryl Caprylate

Levulinic Acid

Potassium Sorbate

Xanthan Gum

Sorbic Acid

Linalool

Citronellol

Geraniol

Limonene

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium Hydroxide

Water, Glycerin, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Pullulan, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Parfum, Cyathea Cumingii Leaf Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Virola Surinamensis Seed Butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Cinnamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Levulinic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Hydroxide

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone

Myristyl Nicotinate

Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Isononyl Isononanoate

Propanediol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Glyceryl Stearate

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Helianthus Annuus Extract

Adenosine

Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract

Oryza Sativa Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract

Acmella Oleracea Extract

Oryza Sativa Germ Extract

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Glycine Soja Oil

Pentapeptide-76 Amide

Butylene Glycol

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Ceteareth-20

Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice

Sclareolide

Pentylene Glycol

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Polyisobutene

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Hydrated Silica

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Beta-Glucan

Caprylyl Glycol

Sorbitan Oleate

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Sorbitan Laurate

PEG-40 Stearate

Aminomethyl Propanol

Sodium Benzoate

Citric Acid

Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Myristyl Nicotinate, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Adenosine, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Glycine Soja Oil, Pentapeptide-76 Amide, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceteareth-20, Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice, Sclareolide, Pentylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyisobutene, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Hydrated Silica, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pullulan, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Laurate, Tocopherol, PEG-40 Stearate, Parfum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Limonene

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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.

Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).

Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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.

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.

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.

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.

Pullulan is a low viscosity polysaccharide (a long chain carbohydrate) with binding and film forming properties when dissolved in water. It is used to create a "silicone-like" or silky feel in cosmetics without adding viscosity.

According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's ability to easily dissolves makes it a great carrier for active ingredients.

Due to it being edible and tasteless, you'll likely find this ingredient in breath freshener strips. This ingredient is produced from the starch of the fungus, Aureobasidium pullulans.

Pullulan is stable over a broad-range of pH.

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.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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