ElemisULTRA SMART Pro-Collagen Night Genius | Powerful Anti-Wrinkle Rich Recovery Cream Replenishes, Rejuvenates, and Firms Skin Overnight

Nice light scent feels great to apply and wear. Creamy consistency and slightly thicker than the Marine Collagen night cream. I have a 66 year old face and it seems to help in conjunction with the lovely Elemis cleansing balm (I prefer the Naked/unscented variety). I bought this with a work bonus via Amazon Gift Card as it is pretty expensive, not sure if I would spend that much again as the regular Marine night cream is good too. I typically buy all the Elemis products off Elemis dot com as I can often shop their 30% off sales but it was easier to buy this off Amazon due to the gift card.

If you've tried the ELEMIS pro collagen cream for the daytime, this is basically the night time version. The scent is identical, just toned down slightly, and the color is golden instead of white. It's just as, or maybe a little more moisturizing, and is easily absorbed by the skin. You really don't need to use a lot for small wrinkles.Unlike the daytime one, this comes in a small jar and you kinda scoop the amount you need - a light dab is sufficient, really. The daytime one is like a pump bottle.

For $300 a jar, anyone's expectations will be sky-high for this cream. I like this product quite a bit. It's a luxuriously-packaged item. The cream itself is rich. Absorbs quickly and with no residue. Leaves my sensitive skin looking well cared for. It works especially well together with the serum from the same line. It's impossible to prove if all the anti-wrinkle claims are true, but I know, for myself, I enjoy this product enough to keep on using until it's gone. Maybe it a couple of months I will notice some significant improvements in my skin?

ELEMIS ULTRA SMART Pro-Collagen Night GeniusIt kills me to only give a cream like this 4 stars but there is nothing amazing about this cream. I have super dry and sensitive skin and this is full of hydrating oils for my dry skin but it also has a ton of fragrance and fragrant ingredients. I think if you have oily skin, this would be a disaster for you. It contains algae extracts, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid in a silicone base with a lot of essential oils. Yes, it feels wonderful but it is also a bit on the greasy side. The scent reminds me of soap and is a bit irritating.This package does not come safety sealed and there is no expiration date. It should be used within 6 months of opening. It comes in an oversized plastic jar that is quite heavy and gives an optical illusion that it contains more than 50ml as labeled. It is made in the UK. You also get a cute little plastic scoop to get out that proper amount.#alcohol-freeKey IngredientsAntioxidant: Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Punica Granatum Seed OilSkin-identical ingredient: Glycerin, SqualaneSoothing: Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) OilALL INGREDIENTS BY FUNCTIONAntimicrobial/antibacterial: Chlorphenesin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAntioxidant: HydroxyacetophenoneBuffering: Citric AcidChelating: Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateEmollient: Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalane, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Stearic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed OilEmulsifying: Glyceryl Stearate SE, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan IsostearateMoisturizer/humectant: Glycerin, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Maris Aqua/​Sea Water/​Eau De Mer, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/​Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) ExtractPerfuming: Fragrance (Parfum), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Geraniol, Iris Pallida Root ExtractPreservative: Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic AcidSolvent: Aqua/​Water/​Eau, C15-19 Alkane, Maris Aqua/​Sea Water/​Eau De Mer, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, LimoneneSurfactant/cleansing: Polysorbate 20Viscosity controlling: Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polyisobutene, Bentonite, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/​Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) ExtractIngredientsAqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, C15-19 Alkane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalane, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Bulbine Frutescens Leaf Juice, Maris Aqua/Sea Water/Eau De Mer, Fragrance (Parfum), Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Bentonite, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Benzyl Salicylate, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Limonene, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Linalool, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Plankton Extract, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate, Arginine Ferulate, Sorbic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Iris Pallida Root Extract.

I've been a fan of some of Elemis products since before it was bought out by L'Occitane. But it has always been very hit or miss. They are generally very overpriced but occasionally I've been referred to one that is a winner and been pleased.I really wavered between giving this four and five stars even though it may not be worth the money for most people because it is doing really well with my skin despite the fragrances. I rarely do well with fragrances in my skin creams but for some reason, these ingredients aren't bothering my sensitive skin right now.The reason I settled on four stars is that my biggest concern with this product, though, is that the ingredients can't stay fresh in a jar like this because they are exposed to the air the moment the wide-mouthed jar is opened. In a pump, these ingredients could have stayed fresher. Even with the six month expiration period, these ingredients will be gradually degrading. I'm actually crazy enough that I'm going to portion some out and put them in smaller containers in the refrigerator to try to prolong the life of the ingredients.This cream has some really interesting ingredients like phosphatidylcholine which I have never seen in a skin care item before. Thats a supplement usually used for internal use i.e. to help brain function. There are a host of equally innovative ingredients so I was really curious how I would do with this mix. It's definitely a unique product and for that, Elemis deserves some credit.I am not seeing any anti-aging effects with this product, so if you are looking for anti-aging, there is a really good fragrance free drug store brand with retinol that will do a better job for you for a fraction of the price. This one is really moisturizing, though. It is a bit thick so I have to spread it very thin but I love the feel of it, especially when I wake up in the morning. My skin feels really moisturized and healthy. I think it could be greasy for those with less dry skin though.Only you can decide what your goals are when choosing a beauty product and if you want to spend this much money. I can say that I've found five star skin creams for a lot less and that as much as I'm enjoying this, I probably won't buy it again because I've found some I love almost as much that are also anti-aging and better packaged so the ingredients are better preserved.Update: After further use my skin started getting really sensitive to this. In addition to the fragrance, I found out that this contains phenoxyethanol which can be really sensitizing to some of us. I'm lowering this to two stars since I would not recommend it for sensitive skin.