Paula's choice Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster
Works for
MoisturizingPalmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 11 moreWorks well
“Clinically proven to visibly firm, plump & reduce wrinkles in 4 weeks”
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, glyceryl glucoside.
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: dimethicone, coco-caprylate/caprate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-agingPalmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 1 moreMay help
“A targeted treatment with six pro-collagen peptides delivers multi-layer support to visibly firm and smooth wrinkles now & over time.”
This product contains palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHydrolyzed yeast extract~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
More about Hydrolyzed yeast extractPyrus malus fruit extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractDimethicone~1.6–2.5%
- 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 DimethiconePropanediol~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%
Glyceryl glucoside~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosidePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-72 amide~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sh-polypeptide-121~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.35–0.75%
- 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-5Tridecapeptide-1~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglucuronic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Often used to support the moisturization effect of polysaccharides (contained, for example, in yeast extract)
More about Polyglucuronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateC9-12 alkane~0.2–0.7%
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl tauratePolygonum bistorta root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties and is claimed by its manufacturer to be able to decrease lines and wrinkles but evidence is lacking
More about Polygonum bistorta root extractBacillus ferment~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentLecithin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHexylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMagnesium chloride~0.05–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Dimethicone, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl glucoside, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-72 amide, Sh-polypeptide-121, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Tridecapeptide-1, Unknown, Polyglucuronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, C9-12 alkane, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Polygonum bistorta root extract, Bacillus ferment, Lecithin, Sodium phytate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Hexylene glycol, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Magnesium chloride, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| Paula's choicePro-Collagen Multi-Peptide BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothFirm X Collagen Serum | colibri skincarePolypeptide Booster | ULTARapidly Renew Daily Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 51% | 41% |
| Price | $59.00 | $69.30+$10.30 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Paula's choice - Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.30% - 0.75% and palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine 0.35% - 0.80%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.75%, glyceryl glucoside 0.80% - 1.20%, hydrolyzed yeast extract 2.00% - 3.00% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Paula's choice" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 80.00CA$ in Canada, for 89.00A$ in Australia, from 58.00$ up to 59.00$ in the United States and 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.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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