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L'Oreal Collagen Filler |
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Introduction & Overview |
L’Oreal Wrinkle Decrease Collagen Filler Wrinkle Reducer is a skincare and beauty product for women marketed as a unique anti-aging and smoothing formula. According to advertisements for the product, the topical solution may plump and visibly smooth wrinkle creases, while diffusing and filling in “the depth and length of facial lines.”
Though this item may be marketed as having a Collagen-based component, we are disappointed to report that this high-quality ingredient is not mentioned in the list of ingredients posted at several websites. Perhaps this formula is intended only to stimulate Collagen production. We will consider the product’s pros and cons to see what its benefits may be.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
Women curious about what the formulation may consist of may wish to refer to major retailers’ websites and study the list of ingredients. An official website may not be available at this time, so this seems to be the only sensible choice. Information retrieved from retailers’ websites may not be 100-percent reliable, but we are left with no alternatives as of review.
Some of the ingredients in the product’s formulation may include: Aqua Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter, Cyclohexasiloxane, Aluminum Starchoctenylsuccinate, Poly C10-30 Alkylacrylate, Sucrosestearate, Cera Alba Beeswax, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Silica, Paraffin, Dipropylene Glycol and Tocopheryl Acetate.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
Those women who demand to know the formulation in its entirety – and rightfully so – may wish to be aware of some of the following additional ingredients: Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Dimethiconol Manganese Gluconate and Padina Pavonica Padina Povonica Extract. Again, fresh Collagen may not be included.
Collagen is said to give our skin its look of firmness and youthfulness. As we age, our body’s natural ability to replenish Collagen may diminish, so we may have to find external sources to keep our skin looking healthy and vibrant. Many products may advertise such benefits, but only the higher-end products contain fresh and real Collagen.
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| Lifestyle |
The manufacturer instructs women to apply this product to their faces in the morning and/or at night, together with an individual’s standard skincare regimen. The liquid-based solution may be applied directly to the wrinkles – either in small amounts or all over the face for thorough application. It is said women should allow the cream to “penetrate and be absorbed into skin.”
While we appreciate these usage instructions, we would also like to know if any clinical studies may have been conducted on the formulation. Since an official website does not seem to be available at this time, it may be difficult to find out for sure. We find clinical studies enable developers and researchers to test the product and make any modifications as necessary.
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| Positives |
• May contain simple ingredients, like Shea Butter
• Low price may be reflective of low overall quality
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| Negatives |
• Does not contain potent anti-aging catalysts, like Hyaluronic Acid
• An official website may be difficult to come by at time of review
• Consumer testimonials may be hard to come by online
• The product may not have undergone thorough clinical testing
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| Final Thoughts |
L’Oreal Wrinkle Decrease Collagen Filler Wrinkle Reducer may be marketed as a natural topical solution for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and loose skin, but we believe there may be more worthwhile alternatives to consider. The formula may consist of many different ingredients, but we are not as impressed with them as we are with some of these alternatives.
In addition to Collagen, we feel Hyaluronic Acid, Argireline® and Matrixyl 3000® may be among the most potent anti-aging ingredients available today. They may be effective on an individual basis, but we believe the combined effects for reducing the signs of aging may be truly exceptional. Risk-free money-back guarantees may be available for some products.
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Theresa Licciardi: I am very disapointed in collagen filler I paid what I thought was high price for something that has not had any visual change at all. It makes my future oppinion of Loreal products to be of false statements and not willing to spend the money on them.
Katie: I 100% DISAGREE with the first comment. I am 25 years old and have a depressed scar (essentially an indention)on my right cheek. Although others dont seem to think much of it, it is still noticable and bothersome to me. I bought this product and went home to try it immediately. It filled in the scar beautifully and even upon drying, it did not smudge or move while I applied makeup. Although in shadows you can still see it, its MUCH better than before. Thanks to Loreal my self confidence has risen 100+%!!! Depending on your age and how deep your wrinkles are will depend on your results....lets be REALISTIC! I would definately recommend this product to others.
Anne: I agree with Katie- I bought it mainly for some depressed acne scarring on my face. I simply apply my make-up as usual and have found that if I apply the product over my scars and let it dry on top of the make-up, it dries clear and fills in the depressions nicely.
Stephanie: Well I guess it's good to know that the LOreal collagen filler does something, cuz it certainly isn't doing a thing for my wrinkles. I am 46 and have lines around my eyes and mouth, mainly, and used this for 2 months. No changes yet, probably not ever.
Tina: I used this product and have a terrible rash now - going to the doctor today to determine if this was what caused it - although I cannot think of anything else that could have, since I rarely use anything different on my face. I have blisters, itching, swelling - and it's lasted over a week now.