Elemis Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel for dry skin
Mandelic Acid
Lactobionic Acid
Asiatic Acid
Copper Pca
Sodium HyaluronateAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other products 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 exfoliation for your dry skin due to mandelic acid and lactobionic acid, which aid in smoothing texture while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration.
- The formula is safe for your dry skin as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate.
- While generally safe and functional, the product lacks sufficient emollient or occlusive ingredients for optimal hydration for dry or flaky skin.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant as part of your PM routine once a week, increasing slowly to twice a week if your dry skin tolerates it well. Always remember to apply SPF every morning to protect your newly smoothed skin.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but always before your rich moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and let it absorb for a minute. Avoid rubbing to prevent any irritation on flaky areas.
- Apply the product directly to dry clean skin to ensure the best possible tolerance for your dry type. This helps address flaky patches without causing extra stress.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before your very first use. Do not mix this with other strong acids or retinoids on the same night.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis product is highly praised for rejuvenating dull, aging, and textured skin. Users consistently report a brighter, smoother, and more even-toned complexion with a noticeable reduction in fine lines and pores. It is generally gentle on the skin, though some users experience slight tingling. A common drawback mentioned is the high price point.
Highlights
Improves texture Mostly Mentioned
- “my skin looked noticeably smoother”
- “significant improvement in my skin's texture”
- “leaving me with beautiful smooth skin”
- “immediate smoothness”
Brightens skin Often Mentioned
- “my skin looked immediately brighter”
- “The glow it gives is unreal!”
- “brightened up my complexion”
- “complexion looks visibly brighter”
Expensive product Often Mentioned
- “too pricey at £70”
- “I agree too priceyyyyy!!”
- “While on the pricier side”
- “There are lots of more affordable alternatives”
Gentle formula Sometimes Noted
- “gentle and non-irritating, even for sensitive skin”
- “The peel is gentle but so effective”
- “hesitant to use this as have quite sensitive skin... No problems at all”
- “without the harshness of traditional AHAs”
Reduces lines Sometimes Noted
- “helps reduce the appearance of fine lines”
- “dramatically reduced the appearance of fine lines”
- “softens the look of fine lines”
Causes tingling Sometimes Noted
- “slight tingling and a brief flush after rinsing”
- “My face is still slightly tingling an hour later”
- “yes, it tingles for a wee while”
- “A slight tingling sensation and redness may occur”
Underwhelming results Rarely Noted
- “It's just ok... just doesn't do what I want it too”
- “no obvious signs of performance”
- “It can be harsh for others”
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Questions and answers
How well does Elemis Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel work for dry skin?
This exfoliant works moderately well for dry skin, helping smooth texture while offering some hydration, but it lacks sufficient heavy softening and sealing ingredients for optimal moisture. An exfoliant for dry skin needs rich hydrating ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide, peptides, or propolis along with strong moisture-locking components to fully nourish and support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for dry skin?
Mandelic acid and lactobionic acid smooth texture on your dry skin, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration. A product of this type needs rich ingredients that target hydration and skin barrier support, such as ceramides, niacinamide, peptides, or rich emollients, to properly care for dry skin.
What does Mandelic Acid do for dry skin?
Mandelic acid helps keep dry skin smooth and hydrated while improving overall texture. When combined with nourishing ingredients like Centella asiatica, it can also significantly improve skin firmness and reduce crepiness without causing excessive irritation.
What does Lactobionic Acid do for dry skin?
Lactobionic acid helps keep dry skin feeling soft and comfortable by drawing in moisture and keeping the protective barrier strong without causing irritation. It is unlikely to sting, and regular use supports lasting hydration.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Dry skin needs a product of this type to include rich moisturizing ingredients and protective sealants to lock in moisture and prevent flaking.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
This exfoliant treatment works for your dry skin, though other products fit it better, but combining strong acids and retinol may easily cause irritation. To use both safely, apply them on different nights or space them out in your routine, and always follow with rich creams and soothing oils to lock in moisture and keep your skin soft.
How often should I use it?
Use this exfoliant treatment once a week in your evening routine to start, and you may carefully use it more often if your dry skin tolerates it well and shows good results. Because this skin needs rich, nourishing hydrators and barrier-locking ingredients to stay soft and smooth, following up with a good moisturizer is essential.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, though some users may experience temporary tingling. To keep dry skin comfortable, this type of product needs rich moisturizing ingredients that lock in hydration and smooth flaky areas.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat and alcohol).
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, 2017Treatment with 45% mandelic acid peel showed nearly equal overall efficacy as 30% salicylic acid peel in patients with mild-to-moderate facial acne vulgaris, but with fewer adverse effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Chemical peels using 35% glycolic acid, 20% salicylic-10% mandelic acid, and phytic acid reduce acne scores by 70.55%, 74.14%, and 69.7% respectively, and significantly decline the postacne hyperpigmentation index in Asian patients with mild to moderate acne.
Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2019Commonly used chemical peels showed no significant differences in effectiveness for acne vulgaris in most comparisons, though combined salicylic and mandelic acid peeling was superior to glycolic acid and glycolic acid was superior to placebo, based on twelve randomized controlled trials.
BMJ Open, 2018Lactobionic acid produced better skin performance with a lack of skin irritation and barrier impairment compared to glycolic acid in 77 healthy volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010Combining a 20% lactobionic acid peel with aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion increases skin hydration, improves elasticity, and decreases transepidermal water loss in 20 Caucasian females compared to lactobionic acid peel alone.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019An emulsion containing 10% lactobionic acid significantly reduces human skin surface pH without causing skin irritation or barrier impairment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Why other products fit dry skin better
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, 2020Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Mandelic Acid, Glycerin, Lactobionic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Alcohol Denat, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Disodium Edta, Asiatic Acid, Copper Pca, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Alcohol
Behind this fit score
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