Collagen is the key to a ton of our complexion goals, especially in the youth-boosting department. After all, it’s what gives skin its elasticity, strength and plumpness in the first place – all things we’d like to keep locked in for as long as possible.
But as we age, our collagen starts to diminish, taking with it skin’s supple, smooth appearance. And while we’re all for aging gracefully (or turning to treatments if Botox is your bag), sometimes all you’re after is an easy, non-invasive anti-ageing topical. And if that’s your brief, it’s hard to beat a collagen cream.
Formulated with ingredients known to boost collagen (or sometimes even the stuff itself) these moisturising creams not only deliver deep hydration, but also aim to both protect the collagen you have and provide the building blocks for your body to create more. Not bad at all.
Here are the collagen creams bound to plump up your skincare routine.
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Samson & Charlie
Samson & Charlie Blue Tansy + Marine Collagen Balancing Moisturising Cream
An ultra-hydrating, non-comedogenic moisturising cream packed with seaweed-derived marine collagen.
Dr. LeWinn’s
Dr. LeWinn’s Ultra R4 Collagen Surge Plumping Gel
This cream pairs caviar-like collagen capsules with a superior-grade hyaluronic acid for maximum plumpness.
John Plunkett Cosmeceuticals
John Plunkett Advanced Collagen Lift Moisturiser
An anti-ageing treatment formulated to stimulate natural collagen while lifting and firming the skin.
Essano
Essano Rosehip Collagen Repair Night Crème
Designed to repair collagen and protect the dermal layer of skin, this overnight cream will smooth and soften skin.
Abeeco
Abeeco Collagen + Beevenom Active Day Lift
This impressive formula contains collagen, hyaluronic acid and bee venom to minimise fine lines and improve firmness.
Dr. Dennis Gross
Dr. Dennis Gross C+ Collagen Deep Cream ($110, mecca.com.au)
Harnessing the power of Vit-C, collagen and amino acids, prepare for dullness and dehydration to be replaced with brightness and hydration.
These look great and the blue tansy flower in the first one by Samson & Charlie appeals a lot to me.
The Dr Dennis Gross one would be lovely. I’ve played with a few of their products in Mecca. Expensive but high quality.
Ooh, I'm intrigued by the Samson and Charlie one
Out of this list I am keen to try the Dr Dennis Gross & Dr Lewinn's moisturisers
Samson and Charlie are a brand I haven't tried. I'm intrigued.
I actually have a john plunkett collagen eye cream in my stash, I'm planning on using it next, I would love to try Samson and Charlie though.
The first one looks so good! Very luxe indeed.
Would retinol for the same?
The Samson and Charlie one looks great, never heard of this brand before
I would love to include a product with vitamin C in my routine but all it does is make my dry skin flaky in some areas. Kakadu plum (high in vitamin C) does a similar thing.
Collagen amino acids can not replace our own that are breaking down. Nope. But can somewhat mildly help with hydration. I prefer ing such as VitA derivatives (tretinoin, retinol and such) that are clinically seen to help in restoration of collagen formation, boosting collagen production.
Id like to give the John Plunketts one a go.
Haven't tried any of these before.
True but loaded with fragrance that damages skin and causes collagen damage…
Amen sister
Definitely need to try John Plunkett Advanced Collagen Lift Moisturiser would really like to see a Anti-aging moisturiser that would work on the corners of your mouth, something they seem to miss regarding plumping the skin up.
I'd love to sample the Samson and Charlie – it looks lovely.
The Samson and charlie moisturiser looks really nice!
Does collagen really work applied topically?
Dr Dennis is great. Always makes my skin glow.
Aren't Vitamin A creams supposed to help?
Nice picture ! Haha who is this lady! She actually looks a lot like you !
I dont think ive ever used a collagen cream but hey im off to the spa today for a microdermabrasion treatment which im told gets the collagen working and they did say they would give me some products to take home to keep my skin looking great so perhaps they might include a collagen cream if im lucky 🙂
Interesting infor. I just love actives for my skin. Collagen drinks is something I've tried but not for skincare yet.
I like the look of the Samson & Charlie one 🙂
The essano rosehip really appeals to me.
If I didn't get breakouts from Vitamin C products (including stuff with kakadu plum in it), I'd be all over it. Alas, my skin doesn't get along with it for some reason.
I’m dubious of this claim myself. It seems like the most obvious benefit of collagen creams is hydration which could make it seem as though the collagen claim is true – skin looks more plump. But whether there is any more deep and meaningful benefit, I doubt it. Not to say I wouldn’t try any of these creams though. The first slide (blue tansy and collagen) looks like a really lovely product.
These all look lovely but collagen is too big to cross the skin barrier, and even broken down (hydrolysed) collagen probably doesn't do anything. Jury is out about ingested collagen.
I haven’t used any of these, they all look lovely though.
Great selection, several I would like to try to help my ageing skin.
Essano products are really amazing I tried the collagen serum and it was brightening and fab my skin loved it. I should repurchase it.
Hi Rpear! Yes I have added one now that is me – the one in the circle. : ) xo The other picture was of Doutzen Kroes who I named my dog after – Doutzy as we often call her.
I like the clinique lip product that helps the skin to improve it's own supply of collagen. I think it's helping.
That’s my understanding too Yohanna.
Great article and super helpful! Recently started researching and trialing more expensive/well known products on the market and finding out what works for me. I’m all for anything that boosts collagen!
No it doesn’t. I worked in the industry for 20 years and after I started teaching cosmetic chemistry to Beauty Therapists I realised the entire industry is built on lies! I stick to good Dematological formulas now like La Roche Posay, Bioderma, QV and QV Face & Cetaphil.
The blue Tamsy one looks pretty.
I remain skeptical about applying collagen products topically. Not sure if this would really make up for the collagen your skin loses?
Agreed!!!
Very interesting, JL – thanks for the info!
I prefer to take collagen orally. Sometimes I buy powders that you mix with water to drink. I've recently been taking collagen gummies (yum!)
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