Face facts Collagen & Q10 Day Cream | Collagen + Ubiquinone
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, C13-16 isoparaffin + 8 moreStrong evidence
“Collagen & Q10 Day Cream | Collagen + Ubiquinone”
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:
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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingUbiquinoneModerate evidence
“Collagen & Q10 Day Cream | Collagen + Ubiquinone”
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl acetateStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Dmdm hydantoin, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Paraffinum liquidum~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.7%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%
- 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 alcoholCeteareth-6~2.1–3.1%
Glyceryl stearate~1.8–2.7%
- 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 stearateDimethicone~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDisiloxane~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium polyacrylate~1.1–1.7%
Dmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinC13-16 isoparaffin~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is mostly used to dissolve other ingredients. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might be comedogenic when used in high concentrations
More about C13-16 isoparaffinLaureth-30~0.55–1.25%
Parfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumC13-14 isoparaffin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinLaureth-7~0.4–0.9%
Polyacrylamide~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideHydrolyzed collagen~0.3–0.7%
- 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 collagenC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- 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 acetateUbiquinone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCinnamyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-6, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Disiloxane, Ammonium polyacrylate, Dmdm hydantoin, C13-16 isoparaffin, Laureth-30, Parfum, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Polyacrylamide, Hydrolyzed collagen, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ubiquinone, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Cinnamyl alcohol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool
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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.
| Face factsCollagen & Q10 Day Cream | Collagen + UbiquinoneYOUR PRODUCT | Australian BodycareActive Face Cream | Skincare by Dr VCera Pep Moisturiser | EnvironFocus Care Moisture+ Vita-Complex Super Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 63% | 61% |
| Price | $6.90 | $21.39+$14.49 | $45.00+$38.10 | $50.80+$43.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Niacinamide | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Face facts - Collagen & Q10 Day Cream | Collagen + Ubiquinone" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (hydrolyzed collagen) 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 (paraffinum liquidum, c13-16 isoparaffin, hydrolyzed collagen, caprylic/capric triglyceride and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5
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