The Organic Pharmacy Collagen Gel Mask
Works for
Anti-agingThioctic acid, Tocopherol + 2 moreMay help
“Clinically proven to reduce wrinkles, this lightweight anti-ageing gel brightens & firms the complexion with Marine Collagen & Horsetail extract.”
This product contains thioctic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Thioctic acid, Propolis extract + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Soluble collagen + 7 moreWorks
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, soluble collagen.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, lecithin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~23–34%
- 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 juice powderWater~12–18%
Alcohol~5.3–8%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinSoluble collagen~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Soluble collagenAvena sativa seed extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calcium ascorbate~1.6–2.4%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus grandis peel oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilRosa canina fruit oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.9–1.35%
Hypericum perforatum extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propolis extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractEquisetum arvense extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractThioctic acid~0.55–1.3%
Dimethyl sulfone~0.5–1.2%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTocopherol~0.45–1.1%
- 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 TocopherolLactic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPinus sylvestris bark extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ribes nigrum leaf extractXanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSclerotium gum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumDimethylaminoethanol tartrate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPullulan~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSilica~0.5–1.15%
Denatonium benzoate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateT-butyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitral~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Soluble collagen, Avena sativa seed extract, Calcium ascorbate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Hypericum perforatum extract, Propolis extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Thioctic acid, Dimethyl sulfone, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Lactic acid, Pinus sylvestris bark extract, Ribes nigrum leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Sclerotium gum, Dimethylaminoethanol tartrate, Lecithin, Pullulan, Silica, Denatonium benzoate, Sodium citrate, T-butyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| The Organic PharmacyCollagen Gel MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Dr Dennis GrossVitamin C Lactic Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask | BIHAKU JOSHIWhite Mask | NassifMD DermaceuticalsOvernight Illuminating Masque with Elasta-Derm C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 53% |
| Price | $64.99 | $20.25−$44.74 | $12.70−$52.29 | $52.00−$12.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 1 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Organic Pharmacy - Collagen Gel Mask" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (soluble collagen 2.70% - 4.00% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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