Works for
MoisturizingDipeptide-8, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
“This ultra-hydrating facial serum, powered by DHC's patented Dipeptide-8, delivers our highest concentration of micronized collagen to your skin's top layer.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: grifola frondosa fruiting body extract, olea europaea fruit oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: dipeptide-8
Anti-agingDipeptide-8, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateMay help
“Uniquely formulated, this intensive facial serum targets the visible signs of aging and supports a firmer appearance as well as a brighter-looking complexion.”
This product contains dipeptide-8. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.9–8.9%
- 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 GlycerinPoly(1,2-butanediol)-4 peg/ppg-29/9 methyl glucose~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSaccharide isomerate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateCitric acid~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilTremella fuciformis polysaccharide~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycogen~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycogenMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateDipeptide-8~0.15–0.7%
- 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 Dipeptide-8Biosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.5%
- 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-1Olea europaea fruit oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilGrifola frondosa fruiting body extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate sebum production in skin
More about Grifola frondosa fruiting body extractBrassica napus seed oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Poly(1,2-butanediol)-4 peg/ppg-29/9 methyl glucose, Pentylene glycol, Saccharide isomerate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Glycogen, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Dipeptide-8, Biosaccharide gum-1, Olea europaea fruit oil, Grifola frondosa fruiting body extract, Brassica napus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| DHCSuper Collagen SupremeYOUR PRODUCT | REMEDY SCIENCEREMEDY Multi-Depth Moisture Advanced Hydrating Serum | Geek GorgeousPower Peptides Serum | cocokindchlorophyll discoloration serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $31.00 | $20.00−$11.00 | $16.33−$14.67 | $15.39−$15.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 | Alpha-Arbutin |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "DHC - Super Collagen Supreme" can work well for skin moisturization. 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 (biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, glycogen, saccharide isomerate and butylene glycol) 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 (grifola frondosa fruiting body extract, olea europaea fruit oil and pentylene glycol) 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (dipeptide-8 0.15% - 0.50%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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 from 28.00$ up to 48.00$ in the United States, from 26.25CA$ up to 29.20CA$ in Canada and for 141.02A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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