Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5Moderate evidence
“With increasing age, the natural production of collagen in the skin continues to decline, causing the skin to lose elasticity and produce more wrinkles.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. This ingredient 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Panthenol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 6 moreStrong evidence
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMethylsilanol mannuronate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 lauratePanthenol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarrageenan~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanEthylhexylglycerin~0.95–1.45%
Sodium chloride~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideChlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Parfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBiosaccharide gum-1~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Citric acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPantolactone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneLinalool~0.15–0.7%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.65%
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneOryza sativa extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractGlycine max seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractChenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Carrageenan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium chloride, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Parfum, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citric acid, Pantolactone, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Oryza sativa extract, Glycine max seed extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Potassium sorbate, Geraniol, Sorbic acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BABORCollagen FirmingYOUR PRODUCT | AlgenistELEVATE Advanced Lift Contouring Cream | NaturiumMulti-Peptide Moisturizer | Dr. Duve MedicalClarifying Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | — | — | $11.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"BABOR - Collagen Firming" has a good moisturizing formula.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.15% - 0.65%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.60% - 2.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 169.00CA$ in Canada, for 127.00A$ in Australia, for 123.75$ in the United States and for 69.51£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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