Last Updated on May 30, 2026 by omgbart
Few products are as iconic as the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm. It set the benchmark for how a cleansing balm could feel, and it has stayed at the top of a crowded category for years. So when the brand teased a Pro-Collagen Body Cleansing Balm, I was in. I also had one question nagging at me. Does a body version mean you apply it to dry skin first, the way you do the original? And if so, how is that supposed to work standing in the shower?
A PR mailer with the new body duo landed on my doorstep, so I stopped guessing and started testing. Here is what these two actually do, and whether the magic survives the trip from face to body.
Pro-Collagen Body Cleansing Balm
At first glance, you can spot a handful of immediate differences between the legendary face formula and the body version. Luckily, it does not come in a jar. The slim bottle is equipped with a pump, which is the only way I can embrace a body wash in the shower. Lastly, the Body Cleansing Balm is a water-based cleanser that does indeed need to be applied to damp skin. Yay. This is decadence.
What makes this one a perfect extension of the face cleansing balm is the sensory experience. Infused with the same botanical blend (lavender, geranium, chamomile, sweet orange, mint, and clove leaf), it transports you from the shower to a spa with the first inhale. It's amazing what aromatherapy can do to elevate the simple task of body cleansing. I shall mention that Elemis cannot resist its signature move, slipping in Padina pavonica (algae extract) and collagen amino acids even here. In a rinse-off that goes down the drain, this is more about lineage than any real treatment payoff, but it does tie the body balm back to the face icon.
As far as performance is concerned, I am happy to announce that after a long day of walking around scorching Madrid, I took a shower and used the Pro-Collagen Body Cleansing Balm all over. It effectively delivered a refreshing, ultra hydrating cleanse without tingling (I'm hinting at the intimate areas here as well) and left me feeling sparkling and brand new. Unlike the waxy-creamy face balm, this is a lotion-like texture that is runny enough to pump out comfortably. It lathers lightly and removes odor and impurities in seconds. It also rinses clean with absolutely no residue.
I am posting a photo of how much product I used up during my shower. I understand that at this price point, this is a treat and not an everyday shower staple for everyone. With that said, I'd say there are 30 uses in this bottle for me, which is not bad at all.
Pro-Collagen Marine Body Cream
Inspired by the brand's best-selling facial moisturizer, the Pro-Collagen Marine Body Cream takes the same approach below the neck. Here is the key to making this product work: you have to be a body cream person. I know this sounds odd but not everyone is. I'm hardly a body moisturizer loyalist but am intrigued enough to indulge. Does that make sense?
If you're familiar with the incredible Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, it's a lightweight facial moisturizer, housed in a jar, that works on all skin types, aimed at skin contending with gravity and UV exposure. How? Through the antioxidant-rich marine blend the cream is known for. Yes, you may just notice your skin looking less crepey as it's plumped up with vitalizing hydration. In short: it’s your anti-aging moisturizer for the body.
The new body cream mirrors the approach with an emollient, fast-absorbing base that delivers long-wear hydration. Unlike the ubiquitous body butters, this Elemis formula is more of a lightweight cream with a very subtle slip. It feels occlusive but the cocoon performance is never sticky or tacky. Just the opposite. After it absorbs, which takes all of 2 minutes, the skin feels nourished and firm while the signature blend of botanicals lingers.
Let's talk scent because this is always personal and often polarizing. While the OG cleansing balm leans heavily into herbal, the moisturizer is definitely more floral. But with a twist. To me, the Marine Body Cream has that unique dried flowers note which not everyone may be a fan of. Personally, it took me a minute to get used to (especially with the face mist that launched last year) but now I absolutely adore it.
So does the magic survive the trip from face to body? Mostly, and it is a sensory upgrade rather than a skincare overhaul. The Body Cleansing Balm is the easier yes, while the cream is the splurge, worth it only if you are a body cream person who will actually reach for it.
Where to get the new Elemis Pro-Collagen body care
The Pro-Collagen body care is available at:
- dermstore.com where my code OMGBART gets you 15% off
- us.elemis.com (Body Cleansing Balm is $60 for 300ml and Marine Body Cream is $99 for 200ml)
- uk.elemis.com (£45 and £70 respectively)
- lookfantastic.com (same as above)
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