Works for
MoisturizingGlucosyl ceramide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 19 moreWorks well
“DHC Astaxanthin All-In-One Collagen Gel is a lightweight, fast-absorbing facial moisturizer that tones, hydrates, and brightens skin in one easy step to simplify your beauty routine.”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: glucosyl ceramide
Anti-agingTocotrienols, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
“Multifunctional gel is formulated with astaxanthin to offer moisture and promote elasticity for youthful skin.”
This product contains tocotrienols. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocotrienols, Haematococcus pluvialis extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocotrienols) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - haematococcus pluvialis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, AlcoholMedium 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~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.6–6.8%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed collagen~2.4–2.9%
- 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 collagenHydrogenated palm oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm oilSqualane~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePentylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilGlyceryl stearate se~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seTocotrienols~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms
More about TocotrienolsPorphyridium polysaccharide~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHydrolyzed corn starch~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchHydrolyzed elastin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateAllantoin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBeer extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Placental extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Haematococcus pluvialis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractHydrolyzed royal jelly protein~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactoferrin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lysolecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinSodium tocopheryl phosphate~0.25–0.45%
Brassica campestris seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilCholecalciferol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-glucan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucosyl ceramide~0.2–0.4%
Cetearyl glucoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPotassium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPolyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleatePolyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateLactic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidBatyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
More about Batyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholBha~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hydrogenated palm oil, Squalane, Pentylene glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Tocotrienols, Porphyridium polysaccharide, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Hydrolyzed elastin, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Beer extract, Placental extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Hydrolyzed royal jelly protein, Lactoferrin, Lysolecithin, Sodium tocopheryl phosphate, Brassica campestris seed oil, Cholecalciferol, Alpha-glucan, Glucosyl ceramide, Cetearyl glucoside, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Cetearyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Lactic acid, Batyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Bha
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Glycosphingolipids | Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Tocopherols and Tocotrienols as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 3Tocotrienol‐rich fraction attenuates UV‐induced inflammaging: A bench to bedside studyonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Tocotrienols: Vitamin E beyond tocopherolssciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6Tocotrienols: the unsaturated sidekick shifting new paradigms in vitamin E therapeuticspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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