Elemis ULTRA SMART PRO-COLLAGEN COMPLEX SERUM for dry skin
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50
Heptapeptide-15
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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
- Offers moderate benefits for your dry or flaky skin due to the presence of hyaluronic acid and punica granatum seed oil, which provide hydration and nourishment. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 and Heptapeptide-15 further enhance plumping and firming effects, making it suitable for dry skin.
- The formula is highly compatible with dry skin, as the humectant and emollient actions of hyaluronic acid and punica granatum seed oil respectively, address dryness and flakiness.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this serum PM, starting 3×/week and working up to daily use as your skin adjusts.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
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
How well does Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Complex Serum work for dry skin?
This serum works moderately well for dry skin, providing helpful hydration and nourishment through ingredients like hyaluronic acid and punica granatum seed oil. It has a very safe formula that is unlikely to cause irritation, though dry skin often needs products that include rich soothing ingredients, powerful barrier-supporting elements like ceramides or niacinamide, and deep moisture to feel its best.
Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?
Hyaluronic acid and punica granatum seed oil make this serum a good fit for dry skin by providing essential hydration and nourishment. Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-50 and heptapeptide-15 further help plump and firm dry skin. To fit dry skin even better, a treatment of this type needs soothing ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, or propolis for deeper hydration and barrier support.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2017
What does Pomegranate Seed Oil do for dry skin?
Pomegranate seed oil helps improve hydration and supports skin barrier repair for dry skin. Topical application may also calm inflammation and keep your skin soft and smooth.
What does Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 do for dry skin?
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 helps hydrate dry skin and keep it feeling soft and smooth. Peptides like this one generally work to support the skin barrier and improve moisture retention over time.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine for dry skin, after cleansing and before moisturizing. Putting treatments in the evening keeps things simple and helps avoid extra sun sensitivity, though some can be used twice a day.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this serum alongside retinol by applying the serum first to help keep your dry skin hydrated and comfortable. Following up with a retinol product afterwards may help smooth and firm the skin while minimizing potential irritation. To properly support dry skin, products of this type also need rich, nourishing ingredients that lock in moisture and soothe flaky areas.
Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
How often should I use this serum?
This serum works well in your evening routine, where you can apply it after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Dry skin needs rich hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and plant oils to properly relieve dryness and flakiness.
Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin. The formula has an excellent safety profile with no harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation or breakouts.
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, 2017Pomegranate 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, 2006Topical 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, 2022Pomegranate 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 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, 2025Punica 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, 2015A hydrogel containing resveratrol and pomegranate seed oil nanocapsules reduced UVB-induced oxidative stress with enhanced efficacy compared to individual treatments in Balb/c mice.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026
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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