Vanessa Megan Collagen Boosting Gel Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Works for
MoisturizingCentella asiatica extract, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 moreWorks
“A lightweight hyaluronic acid gel that deeply hydrates, boosts collagen and supports elasticity using native Australian botanicals.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, 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-agingCentella asiatica extract, Anigozanthos flavidus extractMay help
“A lightweight hyaluronic acid gel that deeply hydrates, boosts collagen and supports elasticity using native Australian botanicals.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Rosa damascena flower water + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Anigozanthos flavidus extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Rosa damascena flower water~6.9–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterChamomilla recutita extract~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractCalendula officinalis extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Calendula officinalis extractCentella asiatica extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractAnigozanthos flavidus extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but no evidence is available
More about Anigozanthos flavidus extractSodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~0.95–1.45%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl caprylate~0.6–1.4%
- 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 caprylateAniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
P-anisic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Citral~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Chamomilla recutita extract, Calendula officinalis extract, Centella asiatica extract, Anigozanthos flavidus extract, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, P-anisic acid, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
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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.
| Vanessa MeganCollagen Boosting Gel Hyaluronic Acid SerumYOUR PRODUCT | AIPPOExpert Hydrating Ampoule | Summer FridaysJet Lag Deep Hydration Serum | DISCIPLE SkincareTriple-C Gel Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | — | $29.30 | $32.62 | $24.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Niacinamide | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Vanessa Megan Skincare - Collagen Boosting Gel Hyaluronic Acid Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.90% - 1.35%, hyaluronic acid 1.20% - 1.70% and sodium hyaluronate 1.80% - 2.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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