Elemis
Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum
A silky serum that aims to smooth fine lines and support firmness without retinol-like irritation.
What it is
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum is a lightweight anti-aging serum designed to renew skin and support firmer, more elastic-looking skin. The brand frames it as a retinol-like treatment that aims to smooth fine lines without the irritation often linked to retinoids.
Key ingredients
- Padina pavonica: ELEMIS describes this brown macroalgae as rich in antioxidants and supportive of skin hydration.
- Stevia and alfalfa extracts: The brand says these lend retinol-like benefits for fine lines and wrinkles.
- Porphyridium cruentum: ELEMIS highlights this red microalgae as helping maintain skin barrier function.
How to use
Apply 4–5 drops to the face, neck, and décolletage using upward strokes, morning and evening after cleansing. ELEMIS recommends following with a moisturizer.
Who should be careful
The official INCI includes fragrance/parfum, linalool, and citronellol, so fragrance-sensitive skin may want to patch test first. This is general product information, not medical advice.
What the brand claims
ELEMIS says the serum clinically improves the feeling of skin firmness and elasticity and that 100% of people in the 2021 user trials agreed it delivered retinol-like benefits without redness or irritation. The details on the product page cite a four-week trial of 37 people for the clinical claim and a 2020 user-trial result based on 54 people.
This page reports what is printed on the label for Elemis Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum. Data is taken from the manufacturer page linked above.
Sources
- https://elemis.com/us/product/pro-collagen-renewal-serum (checked 2026-10-11)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Hydrating Serums, Essences & Ampoules |
|---|---|
| Brand | Elemis |
| Model | 50992 |
| GTIN / UPC | 00641628509928 |
| Size | 15mL |
| Form | Facial serum |
| Texture | Silky, lightweight serum |
| Key ingredients | Padina pavonica, stevia and alfalfa extracts, and Porphyridium cruentum |
| Routine step | Serum |
| When to use | Morning and evening after cleansing |
| Key ingredient | None stated |
| Best for | Not specified |
| Fragrance free | No |
| Worth knowing | Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Citronellol |
| Full ingredient list | 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 |
| Size | Not stated |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
Common questions
What kind of product is it?
ELEMIS describes it as a skin renewal concentrate with a silky, lightweight serum texture.
What does it claim to improve?
The brand says it improves the feeling of skin firmness and elasticity while reducing the appearance of expression lines, wrinkles, and discoloration.
How should it be used?
The official instructions say to apply 4–5 drops to the face, neck, and décolletage morning and evening after cleansing.
Does it claim to avoid retinol-like irritation?
Yes. The official page says it delivers retinol-like results without redness or irritation.