Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm Review

Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm
Review

Does Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm Work?

 
Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
5
4.9
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
Est. %
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
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PEG-8 Beeswax
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Sorbitan Stearate
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Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
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PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
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Silica
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
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Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax
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Glycerin
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Lecithin
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Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
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Phenoxyethanol
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
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Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax
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Tocopherol
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Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
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Water
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
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Ingredients explained

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAn emollient and occlusive oil derived from sweet almonds. It has a favorable fatty acid composition (mainly oleic and linoleic acids), and a high content of vitamin E. Almond oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Est. %5
Function
Origin
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesA synthetic ingredient that softens the appearance of skin and combines water with oil.
PEG-8 Beeswax
Est. %4.9
Function
Origin
PEG-8 Beeswax
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Sorbitan Stearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan StearateA vegetable-derived ingredient most commonly used as an emulsifier to stabilize water and oil mixtures.
Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Silica
Est. %1
Function
Origin
SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ OilA fatty emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil obtained from wheat germ. It mainly consists of linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids followed by antioxidant vitamin E, phytosterols, and fatty alcohols.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LecithinA humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Borago Officinalis Seed OilA fatty emollient and occlusive oil expressed from the seeds of borage flowers. It has a uniquely high content of a rare gamma-linolenic acid and also contains squalene, phytosterols, and vitamin E.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acacia Decurrens Flower WaxAlso known as mimosa wax, this fragrant, emollient, and occlusive (moisturizing) ingredient is rich in antioxidant phytosterols.
Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Padina Pavonica Thallus ExtractDerived from small brown marine algae, this soothing extract is rich in minerals, proteins, essential amino acids, carotenoids, and gel-forming polysaccharides called alginates.