Based on the ingredients included, "ADVANCED CLINICALS - Collagen Face Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glucosamine hcl, glycerin, lactobacillus ferment, sodium hyaluronate and sclerocarya birrea seed oil) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, helianthus annuus extract, dimethicone and sclerocarya birrea seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.25% - 0.45%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.60% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.30% - 0.60%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and vitamin c

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Marula oil is rich in anti-aging amino acids, moisturizing fatty acids, protective antioxidants and blemish-blasting antimicrobial properties.

Source: Advanced Clinicals

This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

glucosamine hcl 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

Moisturizing

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Collagen Face Cream

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glucosamine hcl, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, helianthus annuus extract.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

glycerin 3.8% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

helianthus annuus extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

lactobacillus ferment 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

Evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl.

glucosamine hcl 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

ascorbic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Marula oil is rich in anti-aging amino acids, moisturizing fatty acids, protective antioxidants and blemish-blasting antimicrobial properties.

Source: Advanced Clinicals

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 1.2% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

glucosamine hcl 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

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Potential irritants

rosa centifolia flower extract 0.5% - 0.75%

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Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

panax ginseng root extract 0.5% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 5.3% - 6.4%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

glycerin 3.8% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Dimethicone, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Oryza sativa extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycine max seed extract, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Glucosamine hcl, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Oryza sativa bran extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus annuus extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Carbomer, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Ascorbic acid, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +10 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: heptapeptide-15 palmitate copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 +16 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +10 more Other:	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +16 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +4 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +25 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: niacinamide retinal +16 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum salicylic acid +13 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: niacinamide gluconolactone +17 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: retinol dipeptide-4 +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: niacinamide ascorbyl glucoside +6 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: nonapeptide-1 pentapeptide-18 +12 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: niacinamide gluconolactone +26 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +10 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	niacin Has skin benefit? retinyl acetate Has skin benefit? +23 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +96 more

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ADVANCED CLINICALS Collagen Face Cream

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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