Elemis Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum 15ml is a face serum in a glass dropper bottle, which Elemis describes as a skin renewal concentrate that delivers retinol-like results without irritating the skin. It combines stevia and alfalfa extracts with two marine ingredients, and it is applied morning and evening to cleansed skin, so you can use it in your daily routine before your moisturiser.

Key Features

• Stevia and alfalfa extracts: Elemis says these give retinol-like benefits and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The ingredient list does not include retinol.
• Padina pavonica: A brown macroalgae that Elemis describes as rich in antioxidants and supporting skin hydration.
• Porphyridium cruentum: A red microalgae that Elemis describes as known to maintain skin barrier function.
• Tested for firmness and elasticity: In independent clinical trials on 37 people over 4 weeks, the serum was reported to improve the feeling of skin firmness and elasticity.
• Drop application: You use 4-5 drops each time, spread over the face, neck and decolletage.

Does Elemis Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum contain retinol?

No. Elemis describes the serum as delivering retinol-like results without irritating the skin, but retinol is not in the ingredient list. The retinol-like benefits are attributed to stevia and alfalfa extracts.

Where does it fit in my routine?

Apply it morning and evening to cleansed skin, and follow it with your chosen Elemis moisturiser.

How was the serum tested?

Elemis reports that independent clinical trials on 37 people over 4 weeks showed an improvement in the feeling of skin firmness and elasticity. It also reports an independent user trial on 54 people over 4 weeks, in which all agreed the serum gives the benefits of retinol without any redness or irritation.

Can I recycle the packaging?

Elemis lists the glass bottle and cardboard liner and cartons as recyclable. The plastic wiper and mixed-material dropper go in general waste. Check your local recycling guidelines first.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lysine Aspartate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Leaf Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Maris Aqua/Sea Water/Eau De Mer, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Collagen Amino Acids, Linalool, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citronellol, Sodium Benzoate.

Apply morning and evening to cleansed skin.

1. Dispense 4-5 drops into the palms of your hands.
2. Gently massage onto the face, neck and decolletage using upward strokes.
3. Follow with your chosen Elemis moisturiser.