Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream Versus Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream versus Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum .

Last updated on December 27, 2023. Published on March 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum

General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

Serum American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 44 ingredients

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum 36 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 44 ingredients

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum 36 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Skin Texture (3)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 44 ingredients

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum 36 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Dimethicone • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Porphyridium Cruentum Extract • Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Polyacrylate-13 • Stearic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Coco-Caprylate • Cetyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Polyisobutene • Parfum • Citric Acid • Chlorphenesin • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Disodium EDTA • Polysorbate 20 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Linalool • Citronellol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil • Limonene

Thioctic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Water • Dimethyl Mea • Isopropyl Palmitate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Tyrosine • Glycolic Acid • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Propanediol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Urea • Phosphatidylcholine • Xanthan Gum • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Acetyl Tyrosine • Pyridoxine Hcl • Copper Gluconate • Sodium Hyaluronate • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Ceteareth-20 • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Dimethicone • Caprylyl Glycol • Zinc Sulfate • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbic Acid • Parfum • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

Citronellol

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Limonene

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

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