Intensive Pro-Collagen+ Cream

Institut Esthederm

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About this product

The Institut Esthederm Intensive Pro-Collagen+ Cream is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 39 ingredients (35 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.

Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Moisturizers
Ingredients
39
Low-risk
35
Fragrance
Contains fragrance
Origin
France
SPF
7 · blocks 85.7% UVB

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 14/7
Good for dry skin
C10-18 Triglycerides C12-16 Alcohols Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Diisopropyl Sebacate Mannitol Octyldodecanol Isostearyl Isostearate Xylose Caprylyl Glycol Butylene Glycol Glycerin Propylene Glycol Palmitic Acid Sodium Lactate
Caution for dry skin
Microcrystalline Cellulose Xanthan Gum Glycerin Palmitic Acid Hydrogenated Lecithin Polysorbate 20 Eugenol
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin No data
Sensitive Skin 3/12
Good for sensitive skin
Glycerin Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Laminaria Digitata Extract
Caution for sensitive skin
Dipropylene Glycol Mannitol Cellulose Gum Sodium Citrate Octyldodecanol Xylose Butylene Glycol Glycerin Propylene Glycol Palmitic Acid Citric Acid Eugenol

Ingredients list

39 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (7)
All39 Skin Conditioning32 Fragrance12 Humectant11 Solvent10 Emulsion Stabilising9 Emollient8 Masking8 Viscosity Controlling8
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Diisopropyl Sebacate
(Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent)
1
B
Isostearyl Isostearate
(Binding Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
1
C10-18 Triglycerides
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
A
Octyldodecanol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming, Solvent)
Cera Alba
(Film Forming, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Surfactant Emulsifying)
1
A
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
1
B
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Microcrystalline Cellulose
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Slip Modifier, Viscosity Increasing Agent)
1
C12-16 Alcohols
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Xylose
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning)
1
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Hexapeptide-9
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
2
A
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant)
1
A
Palmitic Acid
(Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant, Surfactant Emulsifying Agentsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Palmitic Acid., Emollient)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant)
1
Mannitol
(Binding Agent, Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Binding, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Cellulose Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking)
1
A
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
(Antioxidant)
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
3
B
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
3
B
Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic)
3
B
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
7
Eugenol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Masking, Tonic)
Allergens
Allergens
1
Carnosine
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Laminaria Digitata Extract
(Skin Protecting)
1
Mineral Salts
(Skin Conditioning)

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Key ingredients

Peptides
Supports skin hydration and improves firmness.
Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Skin TextureSmooths rough patches and refines texture.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Show all 6 benefits

Concerns

Contains eu allergen
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Eugenol — higher EWG
May not suit sensitive skin

EWG flags hazard, not real-world risk — ratings don't account for how much of an ingredient a product contains. Treat these as things to research, not verdicts. How we score →

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Plasticizer, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A PlasticizerSkin conditioningEmollientSolvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity decreasing agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 SolventViscosity decreasing agentViscosity controlling
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 EmollientSkin conditioningSolvent
Octyldodecanol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningEmollientPerfumingSolvent
Cera Alba
Film forming, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Film formingPerfumingSkin conditioning emollientSurfactant emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSolventViscosity decreasing agentMaskingViscosity controlling
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Abrasive, Absorbent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A AbrasiveAbsorbentAnticaking agentBulking agentEmulsion stabilisingSlip modifierViscosity increasing agent
C12-16 Alcohols
Emulsion stabilising, Viscosity increasing agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Emulsion stabilisingViscosity increasing agentAntistatic agentEmollientHair conditioningViscosity controlling
cocos nucifera oil
Fragrance, Hair conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragranceHair conditioningPerfumingSkin conditioning
Xylose
Flavoring agent, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Flavoring agentFragranceHumectantMaskingSkin conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
+ 15 more — see the full ingredients list above
Isostearyl Isostearate
Binding agent, Skin conditioning
Potentially comedogenic - can block poresRead moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Binding agentSkin conditioningEmollientBinding Bad for Oily SkinFungal-acne trigger
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Skin conditioningEmollientEmulsifying Fungal-acne trigger
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Palmitic Acid
Fragrance, Opacifying
Potentially comedogenic - can block poresRead moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceOpacifyingSufactantSurfactant -emulsifying agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of palmitic acid.Emollient Bad for Oily SkinFungal-acne trigger
Citric Acid
Chelating agent, Fragrance
Skin irritation can occur at high concentrationRead moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A Chelating agentFragrancePh adjusterBuffering agentMasking Bad for Sensitive Skin
Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B FragranceHumectantSkin-conditioningagent - miscellaneousSolventViscosity decreasing agentSkin conditioningViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B EmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Eugenol
Denaturant, Fragrance
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 DenaturantFragranceMaskingTonic Allergens

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Apply near the end of your routine, after thinner serums.
  • 2 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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