Judging from the ingredient list, "Avena - Collagen Hand & Body Lotion" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Avena - Collagen Hand & Body Lotion ticks this box. Glycerin, snail secretion filtrate, soluble collagen, glucose and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: oatmeal extract, niacinamide and allantoin

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Softens & moisturizes Cosmetic snail extract Skin repair formula Topical application of collagen enhances the capacity of our skin to retain water and the penetration to the second layer of the skin, all which reduces and prevents wrinkles.

Source: Walgreens

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: glycerin, snail secretion filtrate.

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, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

soluble collagen 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

chondrus crispus 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

dimethicone 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Softens & moisturizes Cosmetic snail extract Skin repair formula Topical application of collagen enhances the capacity of our skin to retain water and the penetration to the second layer of the skin, all which reduces and prevents wrinkles.

Source: Walgreens

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

niacinamide 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.35% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

allantoin 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 3% - 3.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

parfum 0.7% - 1.05%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

carrageenan 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

paraffinum liquidum 6.6% - 8.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

dimethicone 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-8 distearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Soluble collagen, Allantoin, Imidazolidinyl urea, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Glycerin, Tetrasodium edta, Niacinamide, Carrageenan, Chondrus crispus, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Polyisobutene, Snail secretion filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Avena sativa kernel extract, Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, Glucose

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Key ingredients	niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +6 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +1 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +8 more	Common: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +2 more Other: cera alba beeswax +1 more	Common: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter oenothera biennis oil	Common: paraffinum liquidum niacinamide +3 more Other: alpha-arbutin panthenol +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum niacinamide +2 more Other: salicylic acid ceramide np +6 more	Common: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +2 more Other: fructooligosaccharides caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin Other: glycolic acid sodium ascorbyl phosphate +7 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +1 more Other: anhydroxylitol ceramide np +5 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin Other: petrolatum caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +1 more Other: ceramide 2 palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +5 more
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Potential Irritants	imidazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +4 more	bht Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +2 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? farnesol Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl urea Has skin benefit? +35 more

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