Helena Rubinstein Collagenist Night Cream Review Summary
Helena Rubinstein has over 100 years of history as a manufacturer of skin creams. With Collagenist, the company attempts to offer a topical alternative to Botox injections by addressing skin’s “support bed” beneath the surface. This product also promises to be the next best thing to a collagen injection by stimulating renewal at nighttime, when regeneration is at its peak. However, a closer look at this cream’s ingredients suggests that this once formidable line may be resting on its laurels, since this is a fairly standard formula.
| Ingredients At A Glance |
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Phytokine, which is made from fermented soy protein and may support collagen production; Cytovitine, which is designed to support the accumulation of collagen; Malt extract, which may help reduce the depth of wrinkles; Bilberry extract, which may help reduce inflammation; Vegetal Squalan, Glycerin, Illipe butter, and Beeswax for moisture; as well as Vitamins B5, E, and B3.
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| Ingredients In Focus |
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Phytokine is obtained through the fermentation of soy protein. Some believe that soy may help support collagen production in the skin, and this patented ingredient has been modified to have even more potent firming capabilities. It is designed to stimulate the production collagen and elastin, giving skin a more youthful “plump” appearance. However, given the increased concern over soy allergies, consumers with sensitive skin may want to test products containing Phytokine first before applying it all over the face.
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| Benefits to the Skin |
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Collagenist is designed for women 35 and older, since after this age the skin tends to lose its elasticity due to a slowdown in skin cell renewal and the reduction of collagen. Collagen helps the skin retain the appearance of youth by maintaining its firmness and strength. According to the Helena Rubinstein website, when we are young, collagen may represent 70% of skin’s mass.
Although the company’s web site is packed with other pieces of useful information on skin care, the Helena Rubinstein line unfortunately does not make use of some of the newer anti-aging technology. For example, peptides, rather than soy protein, are now considered to be one of the most promising collagen-boosting ingredients.
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| Positives |
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• Website posts a complete list of ingredients
• Contains ingredients designed to boost collagen
• Website posts an FAQ
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| Final Thoughts |
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Like many new products, Helena Rubinstein’s Collagenist attempts to provide a solution for women who are frustrated by the aging process that does not include a visit to a plastic surgeon’s office. Although this product contains some patented ingredients designed to improve skin’s firmness, they may not be able to deliver on the promise to fill in wrinkles overnight.
Those who are interested in trying a cream to help soften the signs of age (and who isn’t?) may want to try a treatment that includes collagen to help restore skin’s resilience as well as Hyaluronic Acid, which has been shown to help the skin retain moisture and nutrients.
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