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Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights

This page provides an ingredient-level review of Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm by Elemis. Below you’ll find the publicly available ingredient list, a dynamic ingredient breakdown linked to the FormuNova ingredient database, and a formula structure overview intended for cosmetic founders, product developers, and brand teams researching competitor product architecture in modern cleansers and related Beauty & Personal Care categories. This page is a formulation and manufacturing review and does not imply or state any association between FormuNova and Elemis.

Full Ingredient List

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-8 Beeswax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Sambucus Nigra Oil, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Silica, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax, Glycerin, Lecithin, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Linalool, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Geraniol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax, Tocopherol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Limonene, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Menthol, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Citral, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract

Formulation Deep Dive

The Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is engineered as a high-performance anhydrous 3-in-1 transformative balm designed to facilitate deep lipid-based cleansing while preserving the epidermal moisture barrier. The carrier system is built on a primary emollient base of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, utilizing PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides and PEG-60 Almond Glycerides as non-ionic surfactants to ensure efficient emulsification and a clean rinse-off profile. Active performance is driven by a lipid-rich complex of Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Oil and Borago Officinalis (Starflower) Seed Oil to provide essential fatty acids, while Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract is integrated to support surface hydration and skin elasticity. The formulation’s structural integrity is maintained through a combination of PEG-8 Beeswax and Cetearyl Alcohol to achieve its signature melt-on-contact rheology, while Phenoxyethanol serves as the primary antimicrobial stabilizer for the system.

Ingredient Analysis

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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil GREAT
Hydrates skin and hair; alleviates dryness; promotes scalp health; prevents split ends and breakage
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Strengthener Soother
Caprylic/Capric triglyceride GREAT
To provide emollient and moisturizing benefits, enhance product texture, and stabilize formulations.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Antioxidant Barrier Support Emulsifier Solvent
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides GOOD
Facilitate the formation and stability of emulsions, enhance solubilization of lipophilic actives, while providing light emolliency and improved skin/hair feel.
Emollient Texture Enhancer Cleansing Agent Emulsifier Solvent
PEG-8 Beeswax NOT RATED
Cetearyl Alcohol GOOD
Stabilize and thicken emulsions while depositing a soft, emollient film that improves skin feel and hair manageability.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Barrier Support Emulsifier
Sorbitan Stearate NOT RATED
Sambucus Nigra Oil NOT RATED
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides NOT RATED
Silica GOOD
To absorb excess oil and improve product texture, spreadability, and visual skin finish.
Texture Enhancer Volume Control Agent Exfoliant Oil Control Agent
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil NOT RATED
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil GOOD
To deliver antioxidant protection and lipid nourishment that supports skin and hair barrier integrity.
Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Antioxidant Strengthener Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) NOT RATED
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax NOT RATED
Glycerin GREAT
To attract and retain moisture in the skin and hair, enhancing hydration and improving barrier function.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent Solvent
Soy Lecithin GREAT
To stabilize emulsions, improve texture, support barrier integrity, boost hydration, and deliver actives effectively into skin and hair layers.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Antioxidant Barrier Support Emulsifier
Borago officinalis (Borage) Oil GOOD
Provide a GLA-rich emollient lipid phase that enhances skin barrier feel and hair fiber manageability.
Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Antioxidant Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support
Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) Oil GREAT
Promote skin regeneration and barrier repair while soothing inflammation, and support scalp health to enhance hair follicle activity and density.
Conditioner Antioxidant Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support
Phenoxyethanol GOOD
A broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative that protects water-containing formulas against bacteria, yeast and mold.
Preservative
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil GOOD
To moisturize and condition skin and hair, provide a protective barrier, and offer anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits.
Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Anti-Inflammatory Agent
Linalool CAUTION
A naturally-occurring floral terpene alcohol fragrance component, listed individually as an EU-declared allergen when present above regulatory thresholds.
Lavandula Hybrida Oil NOT RATED
Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil GOOD
To support skin and scalp homeostasis by reducing microbial load, modulating oil production, diminishing inflammation, and promoting microcirculation.
Emollient Astringent Strengthener Anti-Inflammatory Agent Microbiome Balance Agent Tone Evener Blood Flow Modulator
Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil GOOD
To purify and calm skin by reducing microbial load and inflammation, to combat oxidative stress, and to enhance scalp health, hair manageability, and resilience of hair fibers.
Cleansing Agent Astringent Antioxidant Strengthener Anti-Inflammatory Agent Oil Control Agent Preservative
Geraniol CAUTION
A naturally-occurring rose-scented terpene alcohol, used as a fragrance component; listed individually as an EU-declared allergen when present above regulatory thresholds.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax NOT RATED
Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax NOT RATED
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) GREAT
To provide antioxidant protection, moisturize and condition the skin and hair, support the skin’s barrier function, soothe irritation, and protect against environmental damage.
Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Antioxidant Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil GOOD
A soothing, aromatic Roman chamomile flower oil used to calm the look and feel of stressed, sensitive skin.
Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen NOT RATED
Limonene CAUTION
A naturally-occurring citrus terpene fragrance component, listed individually as an EU-declared allergen when present above regulatory thresholds.
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil NOT RATED
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil GOOD
To deeply moisturize, balance oil production, protect skin and hair from oxidative stress, and soothe inflammation.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Antioxidant Detoxifier Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Oil Control Agent Anti-Aging Agent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil NOT RATED
Fragrance FAIR
The aromatic component of a cosmetic — a blended scent that defines a product’s smell and sensory experience, used within IFRA safe-use limits and with required allergen declaration.
Vitis vinifera (Grapeseed) Oil GREAT
Moisturize and fortify skin and hair; offer antioxidant defense and inflammation reduction.
Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Antioxidant Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Menthol FAIR
Provides a cooling sensation, soothes irritation, and enhances blood circulation in skin and scalp applications.
Cleansing Agent Exfoliant Antioxidant Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Oil Control Agent Tone Evener Blood Flow Modulator
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil NOT RATED
Citral CAUTION
A naturally-occurring lemon-scented aldehyde fragrance component, listed individually as an EU-declared allergen when present above regulatory thresholds.
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract NOT RATED
The information provided in this review is based on internal research and publicly available sources. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. Users are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on this information.

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