Holika Holika

Holika Holika Lifting And Moisturising Collagen 3 Second Starter Serum

Name: Holika Holika - Lifting And Moisturising Collagen 3 Second Starter Serum
Brand: Holika Holika

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Hydrolyzed collagen, Betaine + 5 more

Works

What the product description says

“Applied regularly, skin is softened and smoothed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and maximise hydration.”

Source: Beauty Bay

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, 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, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.

Hydrolyzed collagenKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA 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~1.4–2.2%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1–1.5%

TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%

Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~3.8–5.7%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~2.8–4.2%

Portulaca oleracea extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2.5%

Anti-aging

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Applied regularly, skin is softened and smoothed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and maximise hydration.”

Source: Beauty Bay

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~7.8–11.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.7–2.5%est.

Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 etherHelps create a gel-like product textureMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol~7.8–11.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Antibacterial

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

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Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~3.8–5.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Butylene glycol~2.8–4.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glycereth-26~2.1–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Portulaca oleracea extract~1.7–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed collagen~1.4–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps create a gel-like product texture

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Betaine~1–1.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Dipropylene glycol~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Carbomer~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Trehalose~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Triethanolamine~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Portulaca oleracea extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether, Betaine, Dipropylene glycol, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Trehalose, Triethanolamine, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Parfum

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	Holika HolikaLifting And Moisturising Collagen 3 Second Starter SerumYOUR PRODUCT	Chick CosmeticsDewy Face Serum - Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5	JUMISOWaterfull Hyaluronic Acid Serum	BootsIngredients Peptide Serum
Match	—	42%	42%	42%
Price	—	—	$2.77	—
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 4	3 of 4	3 of 4
Key difference	—	Panthenol	Ceramide Np	Niacinamide
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
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 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
2
Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
3
Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net

Holika HolikaLifting And Moisturising Collagen 3 Second Starter Serum

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