Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream for oily acne-prone skin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Hexapeptide-9
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil
Jojoba Seed Oil
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin, as glycerin provides humectant action, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for strong seboregulation to address your oiliness or shiny skin.
- While the product offers excellent moisturizing due to shea butter and glycerin, these ingredients are not directly relevant to your primary concern of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly praised for its ability to deeply hydrate and rejuvenate mature and dry skin overnight. Users frequently report waking up to a plumper, firmer, and smoother complexion with a noticeable reduction in fine lines. A moderate number of users find the price point high, and a low number of users find the texture too heavy or the scent strong.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing.”
- “Leaves my skin feeling deeply hydrated by morning.”
- “This night cream provides intense hydration to the skin.”
- “Delivers instant and 24-hour hydration.”
Improves firmness Often Mentioned
- “My neck doesn't sag... plumps my skin to look more youthful.”
- “Reveals a firmer, more supple, and visibly rejuvenated complexion.”
- “Skin feels softer, more supple, and looks healthier.”
- “Plumping, smoothing, and hydrating.”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “The texture is rich and creamy without feeling heavy or greasy.”
- “Feels luxurious when I apply it to my face at night.”
- “Rich without feeling heavy, absorbs beautifully.”
- “It is not greasy & it feels wonderful.”
Softens fine lines Sometimes Noted
- “I have been seeing changes in my fine lines.”
- “Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
- “Significantly reduced the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
- “Really helps with fine lines and wrinkles.”
Expensive product Sometimes Noted
- “It is pricey, but well worth it.”
- “It is expensive but the results are amazing.”
- “10-20% more expensive than some luxury brands.”
- “I very annoying bought it... wouldn't have bought it.”
Heavy texture Rarely Noted
- “Great product, a bit heavy.”
- “It is a very heavy overnight cream.”
- “I do not use it every night, however, as it is a very heavy overnight cream.”
- “It is very heavy and I wish they offered an unscented version.”
Strong scent Rarely Noted
- “Love the Feel, Not the Smell.”
- “I wish they offered an unscented version.”
- “While the scent isn't bad, it is very heavy.”
Underwhelming results Rarely Noted
- “Verdict still out.”
- “I just don't think it's doing anything WOW?”
- “After using the sample I probably wouldn't have bought it.”
- “It's not an overnight wonder.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream work for oily acne-prone skin?
Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as it brings good moisture with glycerin and shea butter, but it lacks strong ingredients to manage oiliness or breakouts. Moisturizing treatments that fit this skin better need ingredients that control oil and target acne without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and shea butter make this cream a good fit by offering great moisture, though it lacks strong ingredients to control oil or address breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators, peptides, and soothing extracts that support the skin barrier without clogging pores or adding excess shine.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for oily acne-prone skin?
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter helps protect the skin barrier, but because it is quite heavy, it may feel too rich for oily acne-prone skin. Skin of this type usually needs lighter, balancing ingredients like natural plant oils with a higher linoleic acid to oleic acid ratio that help keep pores clear and smooth.
What does Hexapeptide-9 do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hexapeptide-9 helps firm the skin and smooth out rough spots left by breakouts, keeping your face soft without clogging pores. This ingredient supports skin repair and is unlikely to feel heavy or greasy on oily skin.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes at the end of your evening routine. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also includes ingredients for oil control and blemish care to help manage breakouts and shiny skin.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this cream with retinol by applying the retinol first and following with the cream to help keep your oily skin soft and calm. This moisturizer provides good hydration, but a product for oily acne-prone skin needs ingredients that control oil and target breakouts.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to keep your skin soft and moisturized. This type of product for oily acne-prone skin also needs ingredients that help control oil and target breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients, but it does not address breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, balancing ingredients and oil-controlling properties to properly manage blemishes and shine.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is safe to use around the eyes or on the body, but it is not specifically tailored for those areas. The thin skin around the eyes requires lightweight hydration, while body skin often benefits from richer formulas or targeted treatments.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, citronellol, linalool, 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, 2017Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 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, 2025Topical treatment with cyclized hexapeptide-9 significantly reduced wrinkles and roughness in crow's feet and forehead compared to vehicle, and generally outperformed retinol in healthy volunteers with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025A chemically synthesized homotrimeric collagen peptide exhibited high purity, a stable triple-helical conformation, and excellent thermal stability, while safely enhancing collagen and elastin synthesis in fibroblasts in vitro and increasing skin collagen content, improving skin structure, and enhancing microvessel density in BALB/c mice in vivo.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2025The addition of soybean peptide and collagen peptide to normal human dermal fibroblasts increased collagen synthesis and gene expression related to collagen formation, with the highest collagen levels observed when both peptides were added together compared to individual additions.
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 2012A skincare regimen containing Macrocystis pyrifera ferment consisting of a cleansing foam, a serum, and a moisturizer decreases the visible effects of inflammation and aging while promoting healing and improving patient satisfaction.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Macrocystis pyrifera ferment-containing creams decrease visible inflammation and signs of aging while enhancing barrier resilience and recovery.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Aqueous extracts from Macrocystis pyrifera and Durvillaea antarctica exhibited antiviral activity against acyclovir-sensitive and acyclovir-resistant HSV-1 and HSV-2, and topical formulations significantly reduced the severity and duration of HSV-1 skin lesions in an animal model compared to mock treatment and acyclovir.
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020Topical cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical treatment with SSFAO 50% or avocado oil increased wound contraction, reepithelialization, collagen density, and tensile strength while showing anti-inflammatory activity compared to petroleum jelly in rats.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
A 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, 2024Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Lauryl Laurate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Jojoba Seed Oil, Rice Starch, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Chlorphenesin, Sesamum Indicum Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Phytosterols, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium Edta, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Citronellol, Linalool, Collagen Amino Acids, Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Mannitol, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate, Geraniol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Diatomaceous Earth, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Zinc Sulfate, Hexapeptide-9
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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