L'Oreal Collagen Filler Review Summary
While L’Oreal is primarily known for its line of cosmetics that appear at drugstores nationwide, it is also the parent company for numerous brands that specialize in hair care, makeup, fragrance, and skin care. Given this fact, it is not surprising to learn that the chemical makeup of L’Oreal’s more affordable products is often strikingly similar to that of the company’s exclusive department store brands, such as Lancome.
New formulas typically debut on drugstore shelves, and if they are successful, move to cosmetics counters a year or two later. While this might suggest that L’Oreal’s anti-aging products are the most advanced, unfortunately this does not seem to be the case here.
| Ingredients At A Glance |
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L’Oreal’s Wrinkle De-Crease Collagen Filler Wrinkle Reducer contains: Shark Liver Oil, which is thought to rejuvenate the skin; Vitamin E, which protects the skin from damaging UV rays; Padina Pavonica Extract, which some believe helps to boost skin collagen; Boswellia Extract, which is thought to act as an anti-inflammatory; manganese gluconate, which some believe helps to reduce repetitive facial movements that cause wrinkles; as well as additional ingredients listed clearly on the website.
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| Ingredients In Focus |
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Boswellia extract is also known as Indian frankincense. It contains an anti-inflammatory resin that some herbalists believe may help to ease the pain of arthritis. However, any research that suggested these benefits dealt with oral consumption, and there is no evidence to suggest that it would be beneficial if applied topically. Any suggestion of this herb as a treatment for inflammation or wrinkles is only conjecture at this point.
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| Possible Benefits to the Skin |
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Although L’Oreal’s Wrinkle De-Crease contains some emollient ingredients, this product is intended to work as a serum rather than a moisturizer. The company claims that the product’s “Collagen Bio-Spheres” penetrate the surface of the epidermis and swell upon contact with water, helping to fill wrinkles from within.
This may sound like advanced technology, but regrettably it falls behind in performance when compared with newer collagen boosters like Matrixyl 3000. Skin collagen tends to decline after the age of 35, causing sagging and creasing. Products that restore these levels can not only prevent the formation of wrinkles, but actually soften existing lines.
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| Positives |
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• Relatively affordable at $19.99 per ounce
• Available at discount stores
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| Final Thoughts |
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L’Oreal may be a multinational giant of a corporation, but the brand’s skin care products seem to focus more on marketing buzzwords than on actual science. Some of this serum’s ingredients, such as Boswellia extract, have shown potential in other areas of herbal medicine, but this does not necessarily mean that they are the miracle wrinkle treatment women have been waiting for.
Rather than experimenting with complicated and expensive serum and moisture regimens, women looking to combat aging may want to look for a product that combines advanced peptide technology with moisture binding agents. This will help skin to appear its smoothness well into the future. Seek a product that confidently offers a sample for your evaluation.
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