Glow Lab Pro-Collagen Plumping Night Cream
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tripeptide-38, Betaine + 13 moreStrong evidence
“Pro-Collagen Plumping Night Cream”
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:
betaine, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-38
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-38. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Betaine~6.3–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinPalmitoyl tripeptide-38~3.1–3.8%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-38Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.1%
- 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 triglycerideCoco-caprylate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateGlyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate~1.1–1.4%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilHydrogenated sunflower seed oil polyglyceryl-3 esters~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated sunflower seed oil glyceryl esters~0.5–0.75%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 alcoholSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilGlycine soja oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPersea gratissima oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilBisabolol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololTriticum vulgare bran extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolCarbomer~0.25–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerSodium phytate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Betaine, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Hydrogenated sunflower seed oil polyglyceryl-3 esters, Hydrogenated sunflower seed oil glyceryl esters, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Bisabolol, Triticum vulgare bran extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Sodium phytate, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, Unknown
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| Glow LabPro-Collagen Plumping Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Coup d'ÉclatVelvet Anti-Aging Cream+ | BaleaBeauty Expert Day Cream 3% Peptid-Solution 1% Ectoin | Allies of SkinRetinal 0.1% & Peptides Advanced Repair Night Cream | |
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| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | $10.54 | $21.71+$11.17 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 3 of 12 | 7 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Glow Lab - Pro-Collagen Plumping Night Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (betaine and glycerin) 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 (glycine soja oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil and simmondsia chinensis seed oil) 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
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 3.10% - 3.80%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 for 18.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
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