Doctors Formula Marine Collagen Anti-Ageing Day Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydrolyzed collagen + 3 moreGood evidence
“Formulated with Marine Collagen amino acids to deliver intense hydration deep below the dermal level, the silky-soft day cream works to strengthen the moisture barrier and restore a natural balance.”
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, cetyl alcohol.
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceWeak evidence
“Create a more youthful facial contour with Doctors Formula Marine Collagen Anti-Ageing Day Moisturiser , a nourishing formula that help to combat the common signs of ageing.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Amyl cinnamal + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~1.5–2.3%
- 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 acetateHydrolyzed collagen~1.3–1.9%
- 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 collagenParfum~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlobularia cordifolia callus culture extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from plant stem cells that might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Globularia cordifolia callus culture extractPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Amyl cinnamal~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.6%
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.15%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Parfum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Globularia cordifolia callus culture extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
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