Advanced Peptides and Collagen Moisturizer
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Use it as a facial moisturizer or neck firming cream to smooth look of fine lines. Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. What ingredients pair well with collagen?
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Sol de Janeiro’s Beija Flor Elasti-Cream doesn’t just smell like a tropical vacation; it delivers skin benefits that make it a staple. Mona Mislankar, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Cincinnati, Ohio, recommends the Neostrata Triple Firming Neck Cream for combating sagging and tech neck. It leaves my skin feeling bouncy and refreshed all day.” —Christa Joanna Lee, contributing commerce writer
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No cosmetic product can stop or reverse this process entirely, but the right formulas, along with healthy lifestyle habits, can help maintain collagen levels and slow the manifestation of the signs of aging.” This is a Collagen Cream fantastic choice for someone with dry skin, but since it’s not thick, it may be a little too light in the cold, dry months. It has a lightweight texture that glides smoothly onto the skin and has a slightly cooling effec
These “stimulate collagen on a deeper plane to tighten and lift saggy skin more effectively,” says Dr. Chang. If you want truly unmissable skin-tightening results, visit a board-certified dermatologist. If you’re too reactive to retinoids pregnant and/or breastfeeding, or want another active to enhance your existing retinol, Dr. Chang also recommends peptides. These are “vitamin A derivatives that can increase skin cell turnover and stimulate collagen,” says Dr. Chang.
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Peptides function as a gentler alternative to retinol, making Neocutis’s Bio Serum Firm a great bet for people looking for an easygoing but still effective option. I love that it comes with a special oxygen barrier system to prevent oxidation—because the last thing I need is my retinol to go bad prematurely! Its packaging features a unique three-stage barrier system, which minimizes oxidation to keep the formula fresh and effective.
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin Renewing Water Cream
This pick wowed our testers with its rich and luxurious consistency. I also have a surgical scar on my neck that appears slightly softer than it did before, which could be thanks to the formula’s exfoliants.” Our tester, who is prone to breakouts, was initially skeptical since this isn’t technically a noncomedogenic formula. In terms of firming, it did not bring immediate results, but it did improve the look of her skin over time.
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She tested Murad’s Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream for this Byrdie article and had nothing but great things to say about the product. She has fine lines around her eyes, visible wrinkles in her forehead, and volume loss, Collagen Cream particularly under her eyes. Ashley Ziegler is a lifestyle writer specializing in beauty and fashion. It’s also comfortably lightweight—not too creamy—and absorbs within a minute of applicatio
Paula’s Choice Plumping Moisturizer
The lightweight texture absorbs instantly, but I like to really slather it on and let it sit like a mini mask for a few minutes before gently rubbing any excess into my neck and décolletage. It does all that without the luxury price tag, proving glass-like skin doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Scoop out the little pink capsules and watch them melt Collagen Cream right in, flooding skin with moisture and a healthy, springy bounce. I know the jury is still out on spicules, but I find that this cream is gentler and less alarming than the more intense spicule serums I’ve tried—just my two cents!
StriVectin Peptide Plump Collagen Cushion Cream
If you want a formula that leaves your skin looking plump and firm, and doesn’t skimp on the hydrating benefits, this is the one for you. This collagen cream is packed with moisturizing ingredients, but won’t clog pores or cause breakouts. Even better, with regular use, our tester saw lasting improvements in her skin’s overall texture, and she appreciated the hydrated glow it delivered as well. Our tester, who has a darker complexion, was thrilled that this product didn’t leave her skin looking dull or ashy due to the sunscreen in the formula. We love that it’s formulated with SPF 30 (the only collagen cream on our list with this ingredient) and that it doesn’t leave a white cast behind as a resul
For a hydrated, radiant glow, we love Medicube’s Collagen Jelly Cream, which is formulated with hydrating ingredients like niacinamide and squalene. I basically forewent moisturizers on days I used this collagen cream—felt sufficiently moisturized without it.” It has a matte finish that works well under makeup, and it also layers well with products for a nighttime skincare routine. We love its lightweight texture that truly falls in place between a gel and a cream (and it applies so smoothly as a result