Works for
MoisturizingCollagen, Hyaluronic acid + 5 moreWorks
“Firmer, more vibrant skin Increased hydration in the skin Fuller hair and stronger nails”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingHyaluronic acid, Tocopherol + 2 moreNot delivered
“Containing 10,000mg of Bioactive Collagen Peptides®, the formula uses VERISOL ®, a collagen peptide that directly targets the skin, along with hyaluronic acid.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient pyridoxine might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Pyridoxine, Tocopheryl acetate + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (pyridoxine) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Collagen~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenCitric acid~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~3–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumUnspecified form of vitamin c~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium ascorbate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~1.3–1.9%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~1.1–1.6%
- 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 acetatePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Zinc gluconate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Biotin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinPyridoxine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. It might be irritating
More about PyridoxineCopper gluconate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconateIngredient list view
Water, Collagen, Citric acid, Unknown, Parfum, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Sodium ascorbate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium sorbate, Zinc gluconate, Unknown, Sodium benzoate, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Unknown, Copper gluconate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Proto-colBeauty CollagenYOUR PRODUCT | HyalogicEpisilk Instant Facelift Serum | Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum | Mila MoursiHyaluronic Acid Restorative Elixir | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 31% |
| Price | — | $29.95 | $144.62 | $98.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Panthenol | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Proto-col - Beauty Collagen" could be helpful for: Anti-oxidation and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.50% - 2.20% and hyaluronic acid 1.70% - 2.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 24.95£ up to 39.95£ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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