Institut Esthederm PRO-COLLAGEN+ CRÈME INSTITUT ESTHEDERM INTENSIVE PRO-COLLAGEN+ CRÈME
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 20 moreWorks well
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:
carnosine, 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: beeswax, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-9, hexapeptide-9, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 4 moreMay help
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-9, carnosine, hexapeptide-9, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients 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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Carnosine, Laminaria digitata extractWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) 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?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Diisopropyl sebacate~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
More about Diisopropyl sebacateIsostearyl isostearate~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearateGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolC10-18 triglycerides~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesOctyldodecanol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCera alba~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxDipropylene glycol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.7–1.05%
C12-16 alcohols~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsCocos nucifera oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilXylose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl tetrapeptide-9~0.45–0.65%
- 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 Acetyl tetrapeptide-9Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.45–0.7%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.45–0.65%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7Hexapeptide-9~0.3–0.55%
- 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 Hexapeptide-9Butylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolParfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPalmitic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMannitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCellulose gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 citratePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCarbomer~0.2–0.35%
- 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 lactate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.3%
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Carnosine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineDisodium adenosine triphosphate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractIngredient list view
Water, Diisopropyl sebacate, Isostearyl isostearate, Glycerin, Propanediol, C10-18 triglycerides, Octyldodecanol, Cera alba, Beeswax, Dipropylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Microcrystalline cellulose, C12-16 alcohols, Cocos nucifera oil, Xylose, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Hexapeptide-9, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Hydrogenated lecithin, Palmitic acid, Pentylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Mannitol, Cellulose gum, Sodium citrate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Propylene glycol, Carbomer, Sodium lactate, Polysorbate 20, Eugenol, Carnosine, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Laminaria digitata extract
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| Institut EsthedermPRO-COLLAGEN+ CRÈME INSTITUT ESTHEDERM INTENSIVE PRO-COLLAGEN+ CRÈMEYOUR PRODUCT | USOLABBio Brightening Bleaching Ampoule | ColoresciencePEP UP Collagen Boost Face and Neck Treatment | Peter Thomas RothPeptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Serum | |
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| Match | — | 46% | 46% | 46% |
| Price | — | — | $169.00 | $30.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-11 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Institut Esthederm - PRO-COLLAGEN+ CRÈME INSTITUT ESTHEDERM INTENSIVE PRO-COLLAGEN+ CRÈME" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (hexapeptide-9 0.30% - 0.55%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.45% - 0.65%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.45% - 0.70% and acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.45% - 0.65%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They 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.
- Humectants (sodium lactate 0.15% - 0.30%, mannitol 0.25% - 0.45%, carnosine 0.10% - 0.20%, hexapeptide-9 0.30% - 0.55% and glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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