Elemis ULTRA SMART PRO-COLLAGEN COMPLEX SERUM for mature skin
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50
Heptapeptide-15
High
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for mature skin; a few serums fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 normal skin, this serum effectively addresses wrinkles and fine lines with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 and Heptapeptide-15, which stimulate collagen production for a plumping effect.
- Hyaluronic Acid and Chondrus Crispus further enhance hydration and skin elasticity, supporting the firming benefits for your skin.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no reported risks of irritation for normal skin due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week, and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- You can apply the serum on dry skin for the best results against fine lines.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased 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
What makes ELEMIS Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Complex Serum a great fit for mature skin?
This serum is a great fit for mature skin because Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 and Heptapeptide-15 stimulate collagen production for a plumping effect that targets wrinkles and fine lines. Hyaluronic Acid and Chondrus Crispus also enhance hydration and elasticity to support firmer skin, while the formula has an excellent safety profile with no reported irritation risks.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for mature skin?
This serum is a great fit for mature skin because Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 and Heptapeptide-15 stimulate collagen production for a plumping effect that smooths out wrinkles and fine lines. Hyaluronic acid and Chondrus Crispus further boost hydration and elasticity to help firm up the skin.
What does Pomegranate Seed Oil do for mature skin?
Pomegranate seed oil helps mature skin by providing antioxidant protection and supporting skin barrier repair. It may also improve skin elasticity, hydration, and firmness over time.
Pharmaceutics, 2024Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2017
What does Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 do for mature skin?
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 helps firm mature skin and smooth the look of lines so your face feels soft and bouncy. It supports your skin's natural proteins to improve elasticity and keep it looking healthy and youthful.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This treatment serum goes in your evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Putting treatments in the evening keeps things simple and provides extra safety around sun exposure, though some may also be used in the morning or twice a day.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to plump and hydrate your skin before following with your retinol product. This approach is unlikely to cause irritation because the serum has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients.
How often should I use this serum?
This serum is a great fit for mature skin and is meant to be used in your evening routine. Using it at night is simpler and safer around sun exposure, though some treatments can also be used in the morning or twice a day.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin. It has an excellent safety profile with no harsh or prohibited ingredients that typically cause irritation.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Optimized transfersomes loaded with epigallocatechin-3-gallate and hyaluronic acid increased cell viability while reducing lipid peroxidation, intracellular ROS, and MMP expression in HaCaT cells, and exhibited higher skin permeation and deposition compared to plain EGCG.
Drug Delivery, 2017Pomegranate 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, 2025Application 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, 2017Pomegranate 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, 2023Pomegranate 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
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.
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