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Elemis ULTRA SMART PRO-COLLAGEN COMPLEX SERUM for dry sensitive skin

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Elemis ULTRA SMART PRO-COLLAGEN COMPLEX SERUM

Average

  • HighDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for dry sensitive skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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

  • Highly suitable for your dry skin, this serum utilizes hyaluronic acid and Punica Granatum Seed Oil to provide essential hydration and emollient benefits, addressing dryness and flakiness. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 and Heptapeptide-15 offer excellent plumping and firming effects, supporting skin barrier function.
  • The inclusion of Chondrus Crispus and Tocopherol further aids in skin barrier support and antioxidant protection, complementing the primary hydrating ingredients.
  • The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh or irritating ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this PM routine for your evening skincare. Start using the serum 3 times a week and increase to daily use if your skin feels comfortable.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer. This step locks in deep hydration for dry skin.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin using your palms. Let it absorb completely for a minute ⏱ before applying your next product.
  • Since your skin is sensitive, apply the serum on completely dry skin for better tolerance and less irritation.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Always do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, this serum is highly effective for individuals with mature or dehydrated skin looking to target deep-set wrinkles, loss of firmness, and dullness. Users frequently report a noticeable improvement in skin plumpness, radiance, and overall texture after consistent use.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “Intense boost of hydration”
    • “feels hydrating immediately”
    • “plumps the skin”
  • Very expensive Mostly Mentioned
    • “Worth every penny but expensive”
    • “very expensive for amount”
    • “pricey”
  • Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
    • “Feel a difference in skin texture”
    • “skin looks refined”
    • “smoother skin”
  • Reduces visible lines Often Mentioned
    • “Nearly relaxed deep creases”
    • “visibly smooths fine lines”
    • “less wrinkly”
  • Fast-absorbing formula Sometimes Noted
    • “Melts easily into skin”
    • “silky finish”
    • “absorbs quickly”
  • Short product life Sometimes Noted
    • “Container only lasted 2 weeks”
    • “ran out quickly”
  • No visible results Rarely Noted
    • “Saw no discernible difference”
    • “disappointed”

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Questions and answers

How well does Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Complex Serum work for dry sensitive skin?

ELEMIS ULTRA SMART PRO-COLLAGEN COMPLEX SERUM works for dry sensitive skin, though other products fit it better. A product of this type needs effective moisturizing ingredients that provide excellent hydration, soothing components, and skin barrier support without irritation.

Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry sensitive skin?

This serum works well for your skin because it includes hyaluronic acid and Punica Granatum Seed Oil to deliver much-needed moisture and reduce flakiness, alongside Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 and Heptapeptide-15 to help firm and support your skin barrier. To suit dry sensitive skin best, a treatment of this type needs rich moisturizing components and soothing ingredients that provide deep hydration and barrier protection without any irritation.

Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2017

What does Pomegranate Seed Oil do for dry sensitive skin?

Pomegranate seed oil helps nourish dry sensitive skin by providing deep hydration and calming irritation. It supports skin barrier repair and offers antioxidant benefits that protect against everyday stress. Because it is gentle, it helps keep skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy.

Molecules, 2023International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017

What does Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 do for dry sensitive skin?

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 may help improve firmness and smoothness in dry sensitive skin. This type of product works best when paired with gentle hydrating ingredients like ceramides and colloidal oatmeal to calm irritation and lock in moisture.

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after toning and before moisturizing, though products of this type for dry sensitive skin also need soothing plant oils and gentle hydrators to keep skin soft and calm without irritation.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol, applying the treatment after your toner and before your moisturizer in your evening routine. This serum is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh or irritating ingredients, but dry sensitive skin often needs extra soothing and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides or niacinamide to comfortably handle active ingredients like retinol.

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this serum in your evening routine, applying it after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. Dry sensitive skin needs products that provide essential hydration and barrier support with gentle ingredients.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin because it is free of heavy, pore-clogging ingredients. It helps keep your skin calm and hydrated without triggering irritation, though products for this skin type also need rich, soothing oils and barrier-supporting ingredients to work best.

Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2017

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Application of a cosmetic cream containing Punica granatum seed oil and Croton lechleri resin extract increased dermis thickness, hydration, and elasticity in subjects with striae distensae after 6 weeks.

    Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2017

  • A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Pomegranate seed oil exhibited no cytotoxicity up to 500 µg/mL, suppressed LPS-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines, and accelerated fibroblast wound closure by approximately 20% over 24 hours in human keratinocyte and dermal fibroblast models compared to untreated controls.

    Inflammopharmacology, 2025

  • Pomegranate seed oil extract, Avocom-M, and TROSYD reduced levels of cyclooxygenase-2, lipid peroxidation, tyrosinase, hyaluronidase, elastase, collagenase, and nitric oxide, improving biochemical status in rats and ameliorating skin inflammation in human volunteers.

    Molecules, 2023

  • Pomegranate seed oil stimulated human keratinocyte proliferation while pomegranate peel extract stimulated type I procollagen synthesis and inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 production in human dermal fibroblasts compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2006

  • Punica granatum seed oil nanoemulsions entrapping a polyphenol-rich ethyl acetate fraction protected human keratinocyte DNA against UVB-induced damage in a concentration-dependent manner, achieved an SPF of approximately 25, and were classified as non-phototoxic.

    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2015

Ingredients

Water H2o, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50, Heptapeptide-15, Chondrus Crispus, Hyaluronic Acid, Petroselinic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Carotol, Daucol, Tocopherol

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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