Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for combination skin
Marine Extracts
Collagen
Glycerin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers 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 suitability for your combination skin, as glycerin and shea butter provide essential hydration and support barrier resilience, though they do not specifically address oily shine concerns.
- The formula is generally safe for your combination skin, with no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
- While providing good moisturizing benefits, the product's functionality is limited in targeting excess oil production for your specific needs.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 16.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with mature, dry, and combination skin frequently praise this gel-cream for its ability to provide intense hydration without feeling heavy, often describing it as a "drink of water" for the face. While many report visible improvements in skin plumpness, glow, and fine lines, results regarding deep wrinkle reduction are mixed, with the high price point being the primary point of contention.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day.”
- “Rich yet lightweight... feels heavenly on the skin.”
- “Deceptively lightweight... absorbs quickly.”
- “Non-greasy and leaves a silky satin finish.”
High price point Mostly Mentioned
- “Complete waste of money for me.”
- “Hefty price tag... recommend getting a mini to try first.”
- “Very expensive... I miss it when I run out.”
Excellent makeup base Often Mentioned
- “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base.”
- “Does not leave a greasy residue, making it perfect under makeup.”
- “Foundation glides right over it without pilling.”
- “My skin looks plump and hydrated but not shiny.”
Instant hydration Often Mentioned
- “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement.”
- “Leaves skin feeling supple and hydrated.”
- “Gives me long-lasting hydration without being greasy.”
- “Skin feels plumper and bouncier.”
Spa-like scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like a spa... very relaxing.”
- “Love the scent... infused with rose and mimosa.”
- “Comforting and almost nostalgic.”
- “Fragrance resembles a mix of flowers and honey.”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long.”
- “Smells kind of funky... don't love the smell.”
- “Too strong... smells like old lady perfume.”
- “Scent can be a little strong especially when you hold the jar directly under your nose.”
Pilling/peeling Rarely Noted
- “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it.”
- “Pilling did occur when layering under SPF.”
- “Starts to crumble if I've applied a little too much.”
- “Experienced some pilling when mixing with Vitamin C.”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Developed milia and closed comedones.”
- “Not for breakout prone skin.”
- “Caused a rash... burning sensation.”
- “My skin reacted badly... red scales.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream work for combination skin?
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream works moderately well for combination skin because glycerin and shea butter provide essential hydration, though they do not specifically address oily shine. A product for this skin needs ingredients that provide hydration and brightness to reduce oily shine while keeping the skin balanced and comfortable.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and shea butter make this cream a fit for combination skin by delivering essential moisture and supporting the skin barrier. However, this product needs ingredients that actively reduce oily shine and target excess oil production.
What does Marine Extract do for combination skin?
Marine extract helps keep combination skin smooth and hydrated while balancing dry and oily areas. It provides antioxidant and calming benefits that support overall skin health with a low risk of irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Carbohydrate Polymers, 2025
What does Collagen do for combination skin?
Collagen helps keep combination skin smooth and hydrated by improving moisture and supporting elasticity. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may help reduce the appearance of fine lines while keeping the skin barrier balanced.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This moisturizer goes in the morning routine after your hydrating toner and before your sunscreen, and in the evening as the final step after your treatment. It is generally safe for your combination skin and unlikely to cause irritation, though combination skin also needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help manage excess oil.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first and following with the cream to help keep your skin soft and reduce irritation. Combination skin needs a lightweight moisturizer with oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine while keeping dry areas balanced.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to keep your skin hydrated and supported, though a product for combination skin also needs ingredients that help manage oily shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on combination skin, though it is not specifically designed to control oily shine. A product for this skin type typically needs ingredients that balance moisture while helping to manage excess oil.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream around your eyes, where the skin is very thin, but it is generally meant for facial use rather than the body. Glycerin and shea butter help deliver good moisture, though a product for this skin needs lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients to manage shine.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, and limonene). Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A 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, 2017A topical facial serum containing a blend of neuropeptides, proteins, amino acids, and marine extracts improved aged skin quality by reducing microfolds, roughness, and wrinkle severity while increasing epidermal thickness and moisturization.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Both oral and topical collagen supplements help delay the skin aging process by improving moisture, elasticity, and hydration, with no differences arising between the two types of collagen.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Topical 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, 2023The 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, 2012A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polyisobutene, Parfum, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Chlorphenesin, Wheat Germ Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium Edta, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract Rose Flower Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Citric Acid
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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