Medix 5.5 Collagen + Caviar Age Control Moisturizer
Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Cetyl alcohol + 15 moreWorks well
“Collagen + Caviar Age Control Moisturizer”
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:
glycerin, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Anti-agingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 3 moreMay help
“Collagen + Caviar Age Control Moisturizer”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. 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.
Evens skin toneCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Made with skin-plumping miracle Collagen extracts that improve elasticity and skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, ParfumMedium 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%
Cetyl alcohol~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~3.2–3.9%
- 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 DimethiconeButyrospermum parkii butter~2.4–3%
- 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 butterCeteareth-20~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceOryza sativa extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractGlycine max seed extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractChenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCaulerpa lentillifera extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.4–0.65%
- 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 hexapeptide-8Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractHelianthus annuus extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractOryza sativa bran extract~0.3–0.55%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolCetearyl ethylhexanoate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateIsopropyl myristate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateCetearyl phosphate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateSynthetic beeswax~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxCarbomer~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 CarbomerXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceteareth-20, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Oryza sativa extract, Glycine max seed extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl myristate, Cetearyl phosphate, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Synthetic beeswax, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide
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| Medix 5.5Collagen + Caviar Age Control MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | ADVANCED CLINICALSCollagen Hand Cream | DarphinIdeal Resource Anti-Age & Radiance Eye Contour Radiance Repair Cream | oganacellPeptide Recovery Cream | |
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| Match | — | 61% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | — | $9.99 | — | $20.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | — | Knotgrass Extract | Nonapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Medix 5.5 - Collagen + Caviar Age Control Moisturizer" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Medix 5.5 - Collagen + Caviar Age Control Moisturizer ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) 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 (helianthus annuus extract, isopropyl myristate, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone and cetyl alcohol) 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
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.40% - 0.65%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, 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.
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.
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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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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