NEOSTRATA Skin Active Firming Collagen Booster
Works for
Anti-agingAcetyl glucosamine, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 4 moreWorks well
“NeoStrata Skin Active Firming Collagen Booster enhances and preserves natural collagen with this concentrated serum, formulated to maximise collagen for skin that is smoother, tighter, and firmer.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lysine, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7.
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Acetyl glucosamine, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 8 moreWorks well
“It contains Gardenia Cell Culture to preserve existing collagen structure by inhibiting MMP enzymes which breakdown collagen.”
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:
acetyl hydroxyproline, 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: acetyl hydroxyproline, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl glucosamine, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Salvia sclarea oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Acetyl glucosamine~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineButylene glycol~3.7–5.5%
- 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 glycolAlcohol denat.~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Polysorbate 80~2.1–3.1%
Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Dimethicone peg-7 phosphateGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- 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 GlycerinPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~1.3–2%
- 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-7Palmitoyl oligopeptide~1.1–1.6%
- 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 oligopeptideGardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell cultureLysine~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineGlycine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAcetyl hydroxyproline~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that can support ceramides production in skin and reduce water-loss
More about Acetyl hydroxyprolineAcetyl proline~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbatePropylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- 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 glycolSalvia sclarea oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilHydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAmmonium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Sodium bisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Acetyl glucosamine, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate, Glycerin, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Lysine, Glycine, Acetyl hydroxyproline, Acetyl proline, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Propylene glycol, Salvia sclarea oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan gum, Ammonium hydroxide, Sodium bisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Linalool
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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.
| NEOSTRATASkin Active Firming Collagen BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | 3LABThe Serum | DermaquestPeptide Line Corrector | No7Protect and Perfect Intense Advanced Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 52% |
| Price | — | — | — | $22.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"NEOSTRATA - Skin Active Firming Collagen Booster" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing and Anti-aging
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 1.30% - 2.00% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 1.10% - 1.60%). 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 theynare 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.
- Humectants (glycine 0.40% - 0.90%, glycerin 1.50% - 2.30%, acetyl hydroxyproline 0.35% - 0.85% and acetyl glucosamine 6.40% - 9.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 55.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Incorporation of D-(^H)glucosamine into normal and psoriatic epidermal glycoconjugatesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamineonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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