Neutrogena Rapid Firming Collagen Triple Lift Face Serum
Works for
Anti-agingAcetyl glucosamine, Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture + 1 moreWorks well
“Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Collagen Triple Lift Face Serum hydrates, smooths and visibly firms skin to restore a contoured-looking and youthful appearance.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
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.
MoisturizingAcetyl glucosamine, Acetyl hydroxyproline + 5 moreWorks well
“Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Collagen Triple Lift Face Serum hydrates, smooths and visibly firms skin to restore a contoured-looking and youthful appearance.”
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
Evens skin toneSide benefit · 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-oxidationSide benefit · 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., Lavandula angustifolia 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~6.4–9.7%
- 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 glucosamineAlcohol denat.~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~2.8–4.2%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 80~2.1–3.1%
Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Dimethicone peg-7 phosphateAcetyl hydroxyproline~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that can support ceramides production in skin and reduce water-loss
More about Acetyl hydroxyprolineTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~1.2–1.8%
- 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 ascorbateHydrolyzed collagen~1.1–1.6%
- 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 collagenLavandula angustifolia oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilGardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stem cell extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell cultureGlycerin~0.45–1.05%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSalvia sclarea oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polysorbate 20~0.3–0.75%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePropylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 glycolSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Sodium bisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Acetyl glucosamine, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone peg-7 phosphate, Acetyl hydroxyproline, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Gardenia jasminoides meristem cell culture, Glycerin, Citric acid, Salvia sclarea oil, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium bisulfite, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
| NeutrogenaRapid Firming Collagen Triple Lift Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ExuvianceCollagen Triple Boost Serum | NEOSTRATASkin Active Firming Collagen Booster | Medik8C-TETRA ADVANCED GEL-SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 59% | 55% |
| Price | — | $50.40 | — | $93.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Palmitoyl Oligopeptide | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 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
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