Judging from the ingredient list, "Ráya - COLLAGEN-ELASTIN CREAM RAYA SPA" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, alanine, aspartic acid, fructose and glutamic acid in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, glycosaminoglycans, triticum vulgare germ oil and squalane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.75%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.40% - 1.00% and palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.45% - 1.10%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. 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.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Soothes and softens the skin, helps to improve firmness and elasticity. Collagen-Elastin Cream (401) | RAYA

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This product contains aspartic acid, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. 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.

aspartic acid 0.45% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.45% - 1.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.4% - 1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

COLLAGEN-ELASTIN CREAM RAYA SPA

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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: alanine, aspartic acid.

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: squalane, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, panthenol

triticum vulgare germ oil 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

glycerin 3.5% - 5.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

glycosaminoglycans 0.4% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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allantoin 0.15% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

retinyl palmitate 0.2% - 0.75%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Exfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

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hexyl nicotinate 0.5% - 1.15%

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Works for: De-puffing

Might be able to enhance blood flow in the skin. Can be irritating and result in skin redness

panax ginseng root extract 0.35% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

decyl oleate 4.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

triticum vulgare germ oil 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

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aloe barbadensis extract 23% - 34%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

unknown 0% - 0%

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The ingredient is not recognized

decyl oleate 4.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Decyl oleate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Squalane, Cetyl alcohol, Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Alanine, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Hexyl nicotinate, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Unknown, Collagen, Hydrolyzed elastin, Panthenol, Panax ginseng root extract, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Allantoin, Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Zea mays kernel extract, Mangifera indica seed butter, Olea europaea fruit oil, Butter, Glycosaminoglycans, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Daucus carota fruit oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid

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Key ingredients	retinyl palmitate palmitoyl oligopeptide +15 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 panthenol +2 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +10 more	Common: retinyl palmitate palmitoyl oligopeptide +4 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract lactobacillus ferment +3 more	Common: panthenol palmitoyl oligopeptide +6 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-38 camellia sinensis extract +16 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +17 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +5 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +19 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +4 more Other: dipeptide-2 pentapeptide-18 +12 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 panthenol +3 more Other: bakuchiol lactic acid +28 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +22 more	Common: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +27 more	Common: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 panthenol +3 more Other: nonapeptide-1 pentapeptide-18 +12 more
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Potential Irritants	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	rosa centifolia flower water Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	boswellia carterii oil Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	taraxacum officinale extract Has skin benefit? geranium maculatum extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	echinacea angustifolia extract Has skin benefit? triacetin Has skin benefit? +16 more	hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit water Has skin benefit? +46 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl myristate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +53 more

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