A refreshing facial mist that is said to hydrate, tone, prime, and set makeup for a complexion that looks healthy and glowing all day In our opinion, Elemis products aren’t worth the money, simply because there are other skincare brands that offer similar products that are less expensive. Broccoli seed oil is almost 50 percent erucic acid, a type of monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, which nourishes and protects skin from environmental aggressors. Broccoli seed oil also contains vitamin A, C and K as well as B vitamins. Flaxseed oil is the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically alpha linolenic acid (ALA). Omega-3 fatty acids improve the skin’s elasticity and texture, as well as help to calm redness. Daikon radish seed extract contains a mixture of C18, C20, and C22 fatty acids, which is unlike most cosmetic grade oils that primarily consist of C16 and C18 fatty acids. This unique mixture enables Daikon radish seed extract to impart a delicate slip with good absorption, as well as provide a sensory profile that is similar to esters and silicone type emollients. These three key ingredients combined with several other beneficial plant oils and extracts enables the Elemis Superfood Facial Oil to balance your complexion while providing a soft, supple feel to the skin after every application. The brand claims that grape seed extract and nordic bilberry extract are “key” ingredients. However, these ingredients are used in very low concentrations (less than 1%)

A rinse-off exfoliator that gently dissolves dead skin cells without abrasion, leaving skin looking and feeling smooth, revitalised, and radiant.

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The brand does use beneficial ingredients in some products (e.g. sweet almond oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, meadowfoam seed oil, glycerin, niacinamide, lactic acid, etc) Elemis Superfood Facial Wash is a refreshing gel cleanser infused with a nutrient-dense Supergreen Complex to deeply cleanse skin and revive dull-looking skin. The Supergreen Complex consists of wheatgrass, kale, nettle, and minerals that all work together to promote a luminous complexion. A sugar-derived prebiotic, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, helps to maintain a healthy balance in the skin’s microflora.

Elemis Pro Collagen Eye Renewal is an anti-aging eye cream that is said to reduce the appearance of fine lines and nourish the delicate eye area. Independent clinical trials have proven that the Elemis Pro Collagen Eye Renewal can smooth and tone the appearance of fine lines around the eye contour. Most of the key ingredients in this eye cream are derived from algae, such as Padina pavonica, methylsilanol mannuronate, and chlorella. Key ingredients include glycerin, synthetic emollients, wheat germ oil, shea butter, chlorella, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Acacia decurrens (mimosa) flower extract, and Rosa centifolia (rose) flower extractTextured exfoliating facial pads that are said to help reduce the look of dark spots, pores and uneven skin texture Key ingredients include sweet almond oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, elderberry seed oil, oat kernel oil, wheat germ oil, and shea butter

A nourishing cleansing balm that is said to melt away makeup, daily pollutants, and impurities for a soft and glowing complexion Even if you don’t have a full blown reaction to the ingredient, the damage may still be occurring every day. Ultimately, this can cause mild problems for your skin in the short term and worse problems in the long term. This is something to keep in mind before purchasing Elemis skincare products, especially if you have sensitive skin. Overall, we don’t recommend Elemis skincare products since the brand uses low concentrations of key ingredients, and they include fragrance in all product formulations. Pros A nighttime moisturiser that is said to nourish the skin with intense nutrition whilst you sleep so you wake up to a healthy glowKey ingredients include sweet almond oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, meadowfoam seed oil, flaxseed oil, macadamia seed oil, and rice bran oil Contains less than 1% of “key” ingredients (kombucha, fermented ginger, and fermented green tea seed oil)