Contents
- What is Collagen Face Cream?
- What’s in
- Top 5 rating according to KP
- How to choose a face cream with collagen
What is Collagen Face Cream?
Collagen is a connective protein that is found in bones, cartilage and, of course, in human skin, responsible for its tone and elasticity. With age, the production of collagen by the body slows down, which causes the skin to lose its elasticity and wrinkles appear. The first signs of withering are especially noticeable on the face, since the skin here is much thinner and more exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
Cosmetic companies offer to fill the lack of collagen with the help of face creams with collagen in the composition. Manufacturers promise that in a couple of weeks you will notice how the skin has become moisturized and toned, deep wrinkles gradually begin to smooth out, and small ones disappear altogether.
What’s in
The cosmetic market presents a huge number of different creams with collagen in different price categories. As it turned out, the cost of the cream depends on what kind of collagen is contained in the composition.
Animal (fish) collagen is the easiest to obtain, therefore, creams with such collagen are inexpensive, but they penetrate the skin structure rather poorly and can clog pores.
Marine collagen is obtained from shellfish shells, it is considered the most effective because it quickly penetrates the skin and (according to manufacturers) triggers the production of the body’s own collagen. Such creams belong to the middle price segment.
Vegetable collagen is obtained from wheat germ and contains phytoestrogens (analogues of female sex hormones), which have a powerful anti-aging effect, but its production is rather complicated. Therefore, only premium brand creams can boast of vegetable collagen in the composition.
In addition to collagen, to enhance the tightening and moisturizing effect, manufacturers can add components such as hyaluronic acid, vitamins, herbal extracts and urea to the cream.
Top 5 rating according to KP
1. Cream Black Pearl “Self-rejuvenation” for face day 46+
One of the most popular face creams with collagen is a cream from the cosmetic brand Black Pearl from the Self-Rejuvenation line. The cream is intended for women over 46 years old, since their skin already does not produce collagen on its own.
The manufacturer promises a stunning lifting effect within a month after applying the cream, and it can be used not only for the face, but also for the skin of the neck and décolleté. The cream is more suitable for dry skin, since it contains, in addition to collagen, shea butter, almond and castor oil, Vitamins A and E, hyaluronic acid, elastin, urea and glycerin. After using the cream, the skin becomes firmer and more elastic, facial contours are tightened, wrinkles are reduced. To achieve the best effect, the day cream is recommended to be used together with other products from the same line: night cream, face and eye serum, and BB cream.
Advantages and disadvantages
2. L’Oreal Paris Age expert 35+ daytime
Age Expert 35+ Day Cream by French cosmetics brand L’Oreal Paris is designed for women over 35 and is suitable for all skin types.
The manufacturer promises that the cream effectively smoothes and tightens the skin, making it supple and hydrated, and eliminates peeling.
The collagen molecules included in the cream penetrate deep into the skin, where they increase in volume up to 9 times, smoothing wrinkles from the inside and preventing the appearance of new ones. The cream also contains a plant extract of prickly pear flower Vitalin, which starts the process of skin cell renewal.
Advantages and disadvantages
3. Esthetic House Collagen Herb Complex Cream
Face cream Collagen Herb Complex Cream from the Korean cosmetic brand Esthetic House is designed for women over 35 and is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, for day and night care.
The main component of the face cream is marine collagen, which makes the skin moisturized and supple. It also contains adenosine, which helps smooth wrinkles, and plant extracts that soothe and nourish the skin. The cream does not contain ethanol, artificial colors, animal and mineral oils. The price of the cream is quite high. But Korean cosmetics are always quite expensive, besides, the cream contains not animal, but marine collagen. Well, the impressive volume of a tube of 180 ml will definitely be enough for a long time.
Advantages and disadvantages
4. Farmstay Collagen Water Full Moist Cream
Another face cream with collagen from the Korean brand Farmstay is suitable for day and night care and for any skin type. You can apply the cream not only on the face, but also on the neck and décolleté, which are also prone to wilting and wrinkles.
Collagen Water Full Moist Cream contains hydrolyzed collagen, as well as plant extracts of white peach, magnolia, camellia, freesia and plum flowers. These active ingredients help to deeply moisturize the skin, restore its density and elasticity. The product also contains niacinamide, which fights the first wrinkles, as well as adenosine, which helps to cope with age-related pigmentation. No sulfates and parabens in the composition, which means that the likelihood of allergic reactions is minimal.
Advantages and disadvantages
5. Vichy Liftactiv Specialist SPF 25
Liftactiv Specialis from the French pharmacy cosmetics brand Vichy belongs to the premium segment. It contains hyaluronic acid, collagen, vitamins E and C. The hypoallergenic cream is non-irritating and suitable for daily use and for all skin types, and also protects it from ultraviolet rays.
Due to collagen and hyaluronic acid in the composition, the cream effectively fights wrinkles and eliminates age-related pigmentation. Already after 2 weeks of application, the skin becomes firm, smooth, elastic and seems to glow from the inside. Vitamin E is responsible for the restoration and renewal of cells, and also retains moisture inside the cells, and vitamin C slows down the production of melanin, due to which the complexion is leveled. The cream has a pleasant texture, is easy to apply and absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy film. A bright red tube will be a real decoration of any dressing table.
Advantages and disadvantages
How to choose a face cream with collagen
Answered our questions Azalia Shayakhmetova – dermatologist, cosmetologist