L'Oréal COLLAGEN MOISTURE FILLER for dry sensitive skin
Glycerin
Water-Soluble CollagenLow
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
A weak match for dry sensitive skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Suitable for dry skin due to glycerin and C12-15 alkyl benzoate providing humectant and emollient actions respectively, which offer moderate moisturizing benefits for dry or flaky skin.
- Water-soluble collagen and glycerin work to hydrate and plump the skin, addressing general hydration needs.
- The product is generally safe for your dry and sensitive skin, though citric acid may pose a slight irritation risk.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 3.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly praised for delivering intense hydration, resulting in soft, plump, and smoother skin. Many users with dry or aging skin report improvements in fine lines and skin bounce. However, some users have experienced adverse reactions like rashes and burning, and a segment dislikes the updated scent and texture, with some noting formula changes.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Keeps dry skin at bay”
- “Provides long-lasting moisture”
- “Skin feels hydrated all day”
Affordable price Often Mentioned
- “Insanely inexpensive”
- “Great value for money”
- “High-quality at lower cost”
Smooth, plump skin Often Mentioned
- “Noticeably plumper”
- “Leaves skin feeling silky”
- “Smoother, younger look”
Fast absorption Sometimes Noted
- “Absorbs quickly”
- “No greasy residue”
- “Layers well under makeup”
Formula changes Sometimes Noted
- “Bring back old formula”
- “Not the same”
- “New formula is trash”
Heavy/Greasy feel Rarely Noted
- “A tad greasy”
- “Way too heavy”
- “Shiny face”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Face broke out in rash”
- “Burns my face”
- “Eyes swollen shut”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “Cheap smell”
- “Scent is horrible”
- “Overpowering”
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Questions and answers
Why is L'Oréal Collagen Moisture Filler a weak match for dry sensitive skin?
This product is a weak match for dry sensitive skin because, although it contains glycerin and C12-15 alkyl benzoate to help hold moisture, it includes citric acid which may pose a slight irritation risk. A moisturizing treatment for this skin type needs soothing, deeply nourishing ingredients that provide strong barrier support and hydration without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
Citric acid may pose a slight irritation risk for dry sensitive skin. A moisturizing treatment for this skin type needs soothing, highly effective ingredients that provide significant hydration and nourishment without any risk of irritation, along with supportive ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin and the absence of allergens.
What does Water do for dry sensitive skin?
Hard water increases soap deposits and dryness, making dry sensitive skin more prone to irritation and flare-ups. A product of this type needs gentle cleansers and soothing ingredients to calm the skin and protect its moisture barrier against hard water minerals.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2018Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 2021
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cream goes in the evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer, or during your weekly routine after a nourishing mask. While it is generally safe for your skin, citric acid may pose a slight irritation risk, so dry and sensitive skin needs products with calming and gentle softening ingredients.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment after your retinol at night, though citric acid may pose a slight irritation risk on dry and sensitive skin. To properly care for this skin type, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients and barrier-repairing components like ceramides to keep it calm and smooth.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin, so a safer choice for you would be a gentle product that deeply hydrates and repairs the skin barrier with soothing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, though citric acid may pose a slight irritation risk. To better care for dry sensitive skin, a moisturizer needs gentle soothing ingredients and rich hydrating helpers that calm tightness without causing discomfort.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, but it is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin. This type of skin needs gentle, fragrance-free creams with rich soothing ingredients and barrier-supporting oils to stay calm and comfortable.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Both oral and topical collagen supplements help delay the skin aging process by improving moisture, elasticity, and hydration, with no differences arising between the two types of collagen.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023
Ingredients
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Water-Soluble Collagen
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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