Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial versus Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream .
Last updated on August 07, 2023. Published on August 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial 38 ingredients
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream 53 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Olus Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial 38 ingredients
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream 53 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial 38 ingredients
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream 53 ingredients
Water • Peg-8 • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydroxyacetophenone • Phenoxyethanol • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Parfum • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Bentonite • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Limonene • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Propanediol • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Citronellol • Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Citrus Aurantifolia Oil • Musa Sapientum Flower Extract • Citral • Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Dehydroacetic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Glycerin • Olus Oil • Propanediol • Behenyl Alcohol • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Octyldodecanol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Beheneth-25 • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Benzoic Acid • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Disodium EDTA • Dunaliella Salina Extract • Rhizobian Gum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Linalool • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract • Geraniol • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Chlorphenesin • Plankton Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Citronellol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Caramel • Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil • Limonene • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Parfum • Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Menthol • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil • Sodium Hydroxide • Glyceryl Caprylate • Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer • Phenylpropanol • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 1.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 3.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 6.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 10.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Learn more about ParfumElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 12.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 14.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 LimoneneElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 19.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 21.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is made up of glycerin and polyacrylic acid. It helps hydrate your skin as a humectant.
Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.
Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 22.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about LinaloolElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 23.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Learn more about CitronellolElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 25.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 27.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 34.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 35.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 36.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateElemis Superfood Midnight Facial contains this as ingredient number 38.
Elemis Pro-Collagen OverNight Matrix Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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