Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial Versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream

Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial Versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream Detailed comparison of Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial versus Elemis Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream. This barrier-repair night moisturizer is formulated around Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. Water PEG-8 Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil Dicaprylyl Carbonate Sodium Polyacrylate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Hydroxyacetophenone Phenoxyethanol Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter Parfum Carbomer Disodium EDTA Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide Bentonite Chondrus Crispus Extract Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Limonene Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Propanediol Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer Linalool Benzyl Alcohol Citronellol Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract Sodium Hydroxide Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil Citrus Aurantifolia Oil Musa Sapientum Flower Extract Citral Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract Tocopherol Dehydroacetic Acid Sodium Benzoate Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate Water, PEG-8, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Parfum, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Bentonite, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Propanediol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Citral, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate Glyceryl Stearate Se Isononyl Isononanoate Ethylhexyl Palmitate Lauryl Laurate Ethyl Macadamiate Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Cetyl Alcohol Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Oryza Sativa Starch Butylene Glycol Laminaria Digitata Extract Chlorphenesin Sesamum Indicum Oil Unsaponifiables Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables Persea Gratissima Oil Phytosterols Sodium Dehydroacetate Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract Glyceryl Polyacrylate Collagen Amino Acids Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract Mannitol Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Sorbitan Oleate Geraniol Hydroxycitronellal Malic Acid Diatomaceous Earth Tocopheryl Acetate Ascorbyl Palmitate Zinc Sulfate Hexapeptide-9 Water, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lauryl Laurate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Starch, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Chlorphenesin, Sesamum Indicum Oil Unsaponifiables, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosterols, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Citronellol, Linalool, Collagen Amino Acids, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bar Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients. Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!). Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity. While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like". Since the Citronellol molecule is already u