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Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator for oily skin

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other products fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin, with microcrystalline cellulose and Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract smoothing texture, while glycerin and Sambucus Nigra Oil provide hydration and soothing benefits.
  • While the humectant action of glycerin and barrier support from Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract are beneficial for oily skin, the formula lacks targeted ingredients to address your primary concern of oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like glycerin and Sambucus Nigra Oil.

How to apply

  • Use this exfoliant product as part of your PM routine once a week. Start slowly and build up frequency only if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and let it absorb fully. Avoid any harsh rubbing to keep your skin calm.
  • Apply the exfoliant directly onto completely dry skin to get the best balance and results. Clean, dry skin helps the product work evenly.
  • Always avoid the delicate eye area when applying. Be sure to use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily while using exfoliating acids.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

This 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.”

Sources: lovi.care, elemis.com, spacenk.com, walmart.com, britishbeautyblogger.com, ulta.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does the Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator work for oily skin?

This exfoliant works moderately well for oily skin by smoothing texture and providing gentle hydration, though it lacks ingredients that target oily shine. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide or zinc to control excess oil and reduce shine while keeping skin smooth.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for oily skin?

Glycerin and Sambucus Nigra Oil make this exfoliant a good fit for oily skin by providing hydration and soothing benefits. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to control excess oil and shine.

European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Glycerin do for oily skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019

What does Sweet Almond Oil do for oily skin?

Sweet Almond Oil is a weak fit for oily skin because it is heavy and may clog pores. Oily skin needs lightweight ingredients that help control oil production and keep pores clear.

Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This exfoliant treatment fits into an oily skin routine in the evening, starting at once a week and cautiously increasing only if your skin handles it well. While it safely smooths texture and keeps skin comfortable, oily skin of this type needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage shine.

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

You can use this exfoliant with retinol by applying the exfoliant first and following with your retinol on separate nights or spaced out carefully to avoid irritation. Because oily skin needs oil-control ingredients alongside gentle smoothing and hydration to manage shine, an effective routine for this skin type typically includes clay or salicylic acid to target excess oil.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

Start using this exfoliant treatment once a week as part of your weekly routine, and if your oily skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you can carefully use it more often. This type of product needs targeted ingredients to control oily shine for your skin.

Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This exfoliant is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for oily skin since it contains no harsh ingredients, though an oily skin routine also needs targeted ingredients to control shine.

European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014

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

  • Bacterial cellulose membranes with and without glycerin showed good skin compatibility and no barrier disruption in human subjects compared to a negative control, with glycerin-containing membranes additionally providing a statistically significant skin moisturizing effect (p=0.044).

    European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014

  • 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, 2017

  • The 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, 2020

  • Ten 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, 2001

  • Niacinamide/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, 2012

  • Topical 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, 2022

  • Topical 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, 2022

  • Marine 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, 2023

  • Topical 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, 2025

  • Dermatological 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, 2021

  • Topical 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 oily 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, 2024

  • 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, 2022

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

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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