Thalgo Collagen Wrinkle Smoothing Cream

Thalgo Collagen Wrinkle Smoothing Cream

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 5 more
Works
What the product description says
“Infused with Soy Extract and Native Marine Collagen, the lightweight, radiance-renewing cream delivers long-lasting moisture and hydration, whilst minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother, younger-looking complexion.”
Source: Lookfantastic

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: soluble collagen, butylene glycol.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~5.2–7.8%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.9–2.9%
Soluble collagenKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA 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~1.3–2%
Hydrolyzed soybean fiberKey activeEffect: Medium~0.35–0.8%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~3.8–5.7%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~2.9–4.3%
Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.2–3.3%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Collagen Wrinkle Smoothing Cream”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~5.2–7.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl alcohol~5.2–7.8%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Butylene glycol~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.9–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Ethylhexyl stearate~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.9–2.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Cetearyl glucoside~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Soluble collagen~1.3–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyacrylate-13~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyisobutene~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to improve the product consistency

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrolyzed soybean fiber~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbic acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ci 17200~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl glucoside, Soluble collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Polyacrylate-13, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyisobutene, Benzoic acid, Hydrolyzed soybean fiber, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbic acid, Ci 17200, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Eugenol

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