Key ingredients include sweet almond oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, elderberry seed oil, oat kernel oil, wheat germ oil, and shea butter

The brand claims that passion fruit extract, avocado oil, and broccoli seed oil are “key” ingredients. However, these ingredients are used in very low concentrations (less than 1%) Mica reflects light from the face, creating the illusion of a smoother, softer, and more radiant skin tone Fortunately, the brand does keep out most other potentially harmful ingredients that can cause unnecessary irritation and dryness. For example, Elemis skincare products are free from Aluminium, Artificial dyes, Coal Tar, DEA, Formaldehyde, Hydroquinone, Methylisothiazolinone/methylchloroisothiazolinone, Mineral oils, Oxybenzone, Parabens, Phthalates, Retinyl Palmitate, SLS/ SLES, Talc, Triclocarban and Triclosan. What Are The Top 10 Best Elemis Skincare Products?

WHAT IS IT?

An anti-wrinkle moisturiser with a gel-cream texture that is said to improve hydration, leaving skin looking and feeling firmer and more radiant Key ingredients include sweet almond oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, meadowfoam seed oil, flaxseed oil, macadamia seed oil, and rice bran oil Experience eye-opening results with this clinically proven anti-wrinkle eye cream, which harnesses the powerful properties of hydrating Padina Pavonica, nutrient-rich Chlorella, and Blue Green Micro-Algae to smooth, firm, and tone delicate skin around the eyes.

A nourishing cleansing balm that is said to melt away makeup, daily pollutants, and impurities for a soft and glowing complexion In fact, many of the Elemis skincare products contain more fragrance than key ingredients! One example is the Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel. If you look at the ingredient list, Fragrance (Parfum) comes before papain (the enzyme derived from papaya extract) and pineapple extract. 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. Blue Flower Linseed: Rich in protein, minerals and the essential fatty acid Omega-9, Blue Flower Linseed has smoothing, softening and moisturising benefits.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 extract Clinically proven*, this intensive eye cream reduces the appearance of fine lines and nourishes the delicate eye area. The powerful anti-ageing properties of Padina Pavonica are combined with the Amino Acids, Beta Carotenes and Vitamins B, C and E contained in Chlorella and Blue Green Micro-algae, to help smooth, firm and tone the delicate skin around the eyes. A rinse-off exfoliator that gently dissolves dead skin cells without abrasion, leaving skin looking and feeling smooth, revitalised, and radiant.

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) Nourish, firm and smooth the delicate eye area with Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal, now available at Face the Future Advanced Skin Clinic and Online Shop. A clinically proven intensive eye cream that nourishes the delicate skin around the eyes and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Ready to experience eye-opening results? This clinically proven anti-wrinkle eye cream harnesses the properties of hydrating Padina Pavonica and nutrient-rich Chlorella and Blue Green Micro-Algae. The area around the eyes is left feeling significantly firmer and smoother. Specially formulated with a light texture for daily use, it can be worn under makeup. A gel moisturizer that is said to deliver cooling hydration while helping to soothe and protect dehydrated or sensitive skinA silicone-free moisturizer that is said to prime and hydrate to reveal a smooth and radiant complexion Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Powder, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sclerotium Gum, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Sorbate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PCA, Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Extract, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Serine, Valine, Linalool, Caramel, Threonine, Isoleucine, Proline, Fragrance (Parfum), Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil, Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium Hydroxide, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract. While collagen is necessary for maintaining youthful-looking skin, the collagen protein is too large to absorb into the skin topically. That’s why applying skin care products that contain collagen won’t provide the anti-aging benefits you’re looking for.

However, it's worth noting here that I am also someone who fervently believes in honest and open conversations around skincare, and that is hard to come by when it comes to luxury products. When we part with a lot of cash for something, we become determined to make it work. And this is where I come into the conversation.

WHEN TO USE?

One reason this is problematic is because the low concentrations of key ingredients mean that there’s a low chance they will provide benefits to your skin. Don’t get us wrong, more doesn’t always equal better. This is true with the ingredient retinol, which is effective even at low concentrations. However, the brand could definitely use higher concentrations of ingredients like cucumber extract, avocado oil, and the other botanical extracts that they claim are key ingredients. Textured exfoliating facial pads that are said to help reduce the look of dark spots, pores and uneven skin texture