Collagen is a type of protein that occurs naturally in the body and is responsible for providing structure and support to your skin, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. For the skin, collagen serums are essential for maintaining a firm texture and plump look and what is considered youthful skin. Topical collagen products promise to hydrate the skin and strengthen existing collagen production to minimize fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity.
While there is still an ongoing debate as to whether topical collagen is truly effective, what we do know is that it certainly hydrates the skin, which in turn can make it appear smoother, plumper, and firmer. We’ve rounded up the top seven collagen products you should add to your beauty regime now.
Biologique Recherche’s Collagène Originel Serum
Skip that botox needle and try this collagen serum that has shaken up the beauty industry. Biologique Recherche is a French luxury skincare brand known for its effective, high-quality formulas, and this anti-aging collagen serum truly lives up to the brand’s reputation. Collagène Originel Serum is the first and only collagen serum on the market to be made with Type O collagen, a patented Biologique Recherche active ingredient derived from a primitive marine planktonic organism that produces the purest collagen. Applying a few drops of this serum daily can result in younger-looking skin in as little as seven days.
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L’OCCITANE’s Immortelle Divine Cream
Are you looking to improve your anti-aging skincare routine? Make sure to add L’OCCITANE’s Immortelle Divine Cream. While this product does not contain collagen in its list of ingredients, its key ingredient – the French brand’s signature Immortelle – helps stimulate collagen production within the skin. The Immortelle Super extract is a gentle, 100% natural alternative to retinol, while the Immortelle essential oil is a natural antioxidant that protects the skin from external aggressions such as pollution. These super ingredients are mixed with hyaluronic acid and daisy flower extract that, when applied to the skin, addresses aging issues such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, and vibrancy.
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Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Collagen Face & Eye Hydra-Gel Patches
If the brand Peter Thomas Roth sounds familiar to you, it’s most likely because of their FIRMx® Eye Temporary Eye Tightener that went viral last year. This time around, the brand is back with another FIRMx masterpiece: The FIRMx® Collagen Face & Eye Hydra-Gel Patches. These collagen-infused patches can be applied under your eyes, on your forehead, nasolabial folds, or lip lines to help targeted areas appear firmer, smoother, and more youthful. Packed with seven different forms of collagen and collagen-supporting ingredients, these patches deliver instant hydration and smoothness. These patches also work well as under-eye primers and will help prep your skin for smooth make-up application.
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Pixi Botanical Collagen Tonic
Pixi is a 20-year-old brand known for slashing the time you need to spend on your skincare routine with some of the most innovative multi-tasking products on the market. The Pixi Botanical Collagen Tonic is another one of those multi-tasking heroes. It is a volumizing toner that’s meant to plump skin and smooth fine lines. Formulated with Acacia collagen (a plant-based substitute for animal collagen), peptides, and amino acids, these ingredients work together to rejuvenate the complexion, plump skin, and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. The sea salt and coconut water in the list of ingredients further work to hydrate the skin. Continuous use of this tonic results in firm, revitalized, and youthful-looking skin.
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Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask
The Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask has a fan following that includes Hollywood celebrities like Martha Stewart and Jennifer Aniston. You’ll also find aestheticians that swear by this product – it’s just that good. Packed with powerful ingredients, this jar is the perfect pick-me-up when your skin needs a little TLC. Kaolin Clay absorbs excess oil while red algae extract and oatmeal naturally repair the skin barrier and calm the skin, and collagen works to plump and smooth fine lines. Try using this mask two or three times a week for long-term benefits.
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OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum
Not only does the Vitamin C in this serum help to stimulate collagen production, it also fights visible signs of aging. According to the brand, the Truth Serum is like a daily multivitamin for the skin. It is turbo-charged with ingredients like the True-C Complex that fights key signs of aging, vegan collagen that restores the skin’s elasticity, and aloe juice, orange, and green tea extracts which nourish and condition the skin. The citrus scent of this product also serves as a great mood booster. This powerful serum delivers all-day hydration while visibly giving even and firm skin over time.
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See also: Top 8 Anti-Aging Skincare Products
Algenist GENIUS Liquid Collagen
For those concerned with aging skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone, The Algenist GENIUS Liquid Collagen is what you need. This vegan collagen serum contains essential fatty acids, microalgae oils, and Vitamin E which all work together to firm skin, restore bounce, and reduce fine lines, resulting in shiny, plump, and radiant skin. This is also the perfect serum for those with thinning skin barriers, as the microalgae oils work to protect against free radicals.
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