Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator for combination skin
Glycerin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil
Tocopherol
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your combination skin due to the presence of microcrystalline cellulose and Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, which provide gentle physical and enzymatic exfoliation while conditioning the skin.
- Glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride offer humectant and emollient actions, but the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, which is your main goal.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like glycerin and Sambucus Nigra Oil.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant product in your PM routine starting once a week, then increase frequency carefully if your skin feels fine.
- Apply this exfoliant step after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and wait a minute before layering.
- Apply the exfoliant to clean, dry skin to help control your oily shine comfortably.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThis exfoliator is widely praised for its gentle, cream-based formula that effectively buffs away dullness to reveal a brighter, more polished complexion. It is particularly favored by those looking to improve uneven skin texture and achieve a healthy glow, with many users noting that it maintains the skin's moisture barrier rather than stripping it.
Highlights
Boosts skin radiance Often Mentioned
- “It really does exfoliate well and my skin looks more radiant.”
- “It makes me so glowy!”
- “90% agreed this product boosted their skin radiance.”
Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
- “My skin feels noticeably smoother and softer after use.”
- “100% agreed that after 4 weeks their skin texture appeared improved.”
- “Leaves my skin feeling so soft and smooth.”
Better makeup application Sometimes Noted
- “My makeup applied more effectively after exfoliating.”
- “Great step to follow if you want your foundation to lay down beautifully.”
- “100% felt their makeup applied more effectively.”
Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
- “The texture feels super gentle on the skin.”
- “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin.”
- “Polishes without stripping.”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “Expensive but worth it.”
- “I think that the tub should be 150ml for the said price.”
- “Definitely worth the splurge.”
Difficult to rinse Rarely Noted
- “My biggest peeve is when I am still finding the grains on my skin.”
- “I find this the easiest way to fully rinse away the beads [is in the shower].”
Not for sensitive skin Rarely Noted
- “I would hesitate if your skin is sensitive.”
- “Those with sensitive skin should patch test.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator work for combination skin?
This exfoliant treatment works moderately well for your combination skin, offering gentle physical and enzymatic exfoliation while keeping the skin soft. However, it lacks sufficient oil-control ingredients to target your main goal. Combination skin of this type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and propolis to regulate oiliness, enhance radiance, and provide balanced hydration without excess shine.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for combination skin?
Microcrystalline cellulose and Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract make this exfoliant a good fit by offering moderate physical and enzymatic exfoliation while conditioning your skin. Glycerin and caprylic capric triglyceride also help by keeping your skin hydrated and smooth. Combination skin of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide and propolis or zinc PCA to regulate oiliness and enhance radiance without irritation.
Life, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Sweet Almond Oil do for combination skin?
Sweet almond oil helps strengthen the outer skin layer and keeps the skin barrier healthy and balanced for combination skin types. It supports skin recovery and improves how the skin holds onto moisture without feeling heavy.
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This exfoliant treatment fits into an evening routine once a week. It is safe for combination skin and unlikely to cause irritation, but a product of this type needs stronger oil control ingredients to truly balance combination skin.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliant in your weekly routine, but avoid applying it on the same nights as retinol to keep your skin calm and prevent irritation. When using both, space them out on different days and always follow up with a gentle moisturizer.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start using this exfoliant treatment once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often. This product works for combination skin, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for the optimal oil control this skin type needs.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to cause breakouts or clogging for your combination skin, as it has a safe formula with soothing ingredients like glycerin and Sambucus Nigra Oil. However, because it lacks sufficient ingredients for oil control, combination skin often needs added oil-absorbing or balancing components to fully manage shine and keep pores clear.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool, geraniol, limonene, and parfum). Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Why other products fit combination skin better
Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sambucus Nigra Oil, Water, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Linalool, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil Fruit, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Camphor Oil Bark, Limonene, Mentha Arvensis Oil Leaf, Acacia Decurrens Wax Flower, Rosa Multiflora Wax Flower, Jojoba Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Menthol, Clove Oil Leaf, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Behind this fit score
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