Thalgo Hyalu-Procollagene Wrinkle Correcting Gel-Cream
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MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 15 moreWorks well
“This hydrating gel-cream with matte finish is rich in 3 forms of Hyaluronic Acid and marine Pro-Colllagen.”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, limnanthes alba seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingSerine, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 1 moreMay help
“Day by day, wrinkles appear to gradually fill in.”
This product contains serine. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlcohol denat.~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Silica~2.1–3.1%
Hydroxyethyl urea~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilMaris aqua~0.4–0.9%
Trehalose~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseHydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesHydroxyacetophenone~0.3–0.7%
Parfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPentylene glycol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolUrea~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaSerine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineMaltodextrin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-11,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%
Inulin lauryl carbamate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
T-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateAlgin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginDisodium phosphate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePotassium phosphate~0.05–0.15%
Pullulan~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanAlcohol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol denat., Silica, Hydroxyethyl urea, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Maris aqua, Trehalose, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Pentylene glycol, Urea, Serine, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-1, 1,2-hexanediol, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Sodium phytate, T-butyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Algin, Disodium phosphate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Potassium phosphate, Pullulan, Alcohol
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| ThalgoHyalu-Procollagene Wrinkle Correcting Gel-CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MuradMoisturisers Nutrient-Charged Water Gel | CetaphilOptimal Hydration Skin Replenishing Water Gel | LumeneNordic Hydra [LÄHDE] Fresh Moisture 24H Water Gel | |
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| Match | — | 65% | 65% | 63% |
| Price | — | $57.68 | — | $17.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Thalgo - Hyalu-Procollagene Wrinkle Correcting Gel-Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (urea, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and hydroxyethyl urea) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (limnanthes alba seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 100.00A$ up to 108.00A$ in Australia and for 46.35£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
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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- 3Glycerin and hydroxyethyl urea: Comparing two skin moisturizers (Cosmetics & Toiletries 2004)cosmeticsandtoiletries.com
- 4Hydrovance technical data sheet (Nouryon, 2021)media.knowde.com
- 5NICNAS Full Public Report STD/1365: Hydroxyethyl Urea (2010)industrialchemicals.gov.au
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