K-SECRET Collagen Vita Secret Multi Balm
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Infused with Pure vitamin C 150, 000ppm and Hydrolyzed Collagen to improve the skin elasticity and reduce pigmentation.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-aging6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Glides on the skin easily and helps reduce the appearances of fine lines, wrinkles effectively.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid, adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, oligopeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Infused with Pure vitamin C 150, 000ppm and Hydrolyzed Collagen to improve the skin elasticity and reduce pigmentation.”
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, butylene glycol.
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, copernicia cerifera wax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, copper tripeptide-1, oligopeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid) 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Ascorbic acid, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- 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 oilVegetable oil~8.7–13%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilAscorbic acid15%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidPolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateDiisostearyl malate~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateCetyl ethylhexanoate~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCeresin~2.1–3.1%
Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyldecyl ethylhexanoate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beeswax~1.5–2.3%
- 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 BeeswaxEuphorbia cerifera wax~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipropylene glycol~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolShorea robusta seed butter~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to softent the upper layer of the skin
More about Shorea robusta seed butterSucrose tetrastearate triacetate~0.85–1.3%
Parfum~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl glycol~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCopernicia cerifera wax~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1%
- 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 acetateAdenosine~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineWater~0.4–1%
Butylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- 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 glycolHydrolyzed collagen0.000002%
- 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 collagenPanthenol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about Panthenol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.1–0.45%
- 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 hexapeptide-8Copper tripeptide-1~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
More about Copper tripeptide-1Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.1–0.35%
- 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 pentapeptide-4Oligopeptide-1~0.05–0.3%
- 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 Oligopeptide-1Oligopeptide-2~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vegetable oil, Ascorbic acid, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Diisostearyl malate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Ceresin, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Hexyldecyl ethylhexanoate, Beeswax, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Dipropylene glycol, Shorea robusta seed butter, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Copernicia cerifera wax, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Unknown, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Unknown, Tocopheryl acetate, Adenosine, Water, Butylene glycol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Copper tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2
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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.
| K-SECRETCollagen Vita Secret Multi BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Goldfaden MDBrightening Elixir Advanced Brightening + Anti-Oxidant Treatment | BeplainMulti Vitamin Stick Balm | Reform SkincareEveryday Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 57% |
| Price | $23.80 | $48.00+$24.20 | $16.20−$7.60 | $46.21+$22.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 2 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Niacinamide | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"K-SECRET - Collagen Vita Secret Multi Balm" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, hydrolyzed collagen, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (hippophae rhamnoides oil, hydrolyzed collagen, shorea robusta seed butter, beeswax and copernicia cerifera wax) 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 product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (15.00% (declared)) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (oligopeptide-1 0.05% - 0.30%, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.10% - 0.35%, copper tripeptide-1 0.10% - 0.40% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.45%). 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. Peptides 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.
- Adenosine 0.45% - 1.00%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
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 23.80$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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