Balance Active Formula Gold + Marine Collagen Rejuvenating Serum
Works for
Anti-agingAcetyl heptapeptide-9May help
“Lines and wrinkles appear reduced”
This product contains acetyl heptapeptide-9. 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Acetyl heptapeptide-9, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: hydrolyzed collagen, glyceryl caprylate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl heptapeptide-9
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Citral + 4 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%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcellulosePullulan~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChondrus crispus powder~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderSynthetic fluorphlogopite~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteCi 77891~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~1–1.5%
Porphyridium cruentum extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractParfum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Ci 77491~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Tin oxide~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideCitral~0.2–0.7%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateHexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.55%
Limonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHydrolyzed collagen~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hydrolyzed collagenCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPropanediol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolXanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGlyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateBenzoic acid~0.05–0.3%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumColloidal gold~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl heptapeptide-9~0.01–0.1%
- 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 Acetyl heptapeptide-9Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Pullulan, Phenoxyethanol, Chondrus crispus powder, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Ci 77891, Polysorbate 20, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Parfum, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 77491, Tin oxide, Citral, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl benzoate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Hydrolyzed collagen, Citric acid, Propanediol, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Glyceryl caprylate, Benzoic acid, Parfum, Colloidal gold, Acetyl heptapeptide-9
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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.
| Balance Active FormulaGold + Marine Collagen Rejuvenating SerumYOUR PRODUCT | PoshGilt Trip Serum | ChantecailleGold Recovery Intense Concentrate A.M./P.M | CvaraSkinCareMajaFirm Treatment Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | — | $45.00 | — | $85.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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