The Organic Pharmacy Collagen Boost Mask

The Organic Pharmacy Collagen Boost Mask
3.9
/ 10
Moisturizing
7.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.3 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers

Review

Results you may expect from using The Organic Pharmacy Collagen Boost Mask:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using The Organic Pharmacy Collagen Boost Mask:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.9 out of 10.
  • Soothing: The Organic Pharmacy Collagen Boost Mask contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: The Organic Pharmacy Collagen Boost Mask has a moisturizing rating of 3.9 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.3 out of 10 and a high humectancy of 7.5 out of 10, entirely due to the high content of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈7.5%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, The Organic Pharmacy Collagen Boost Mask has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Ascorbyl Palmitate, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Ascorbyl Palmitate provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that The Organic Pharmacy Collagen Boost Mask is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈7.5%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, The Organic Pharmacy Collagen Boost Mask is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈7.5%) and Hypericum Perforatum Extract (est. ≈2.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
7.5
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
5
Alcohol
3
Algin
2.5
Carrageenan
2
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
1.5
Calendula Officinalis Extract
1.3
Equisetum Arvense Extract
1
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
0.3
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
0.3
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit)
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
0.3
Thioctic Acid
0.3
Dimethyl MEA
0.3
Dimethyl Sulfone
0.3
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
0.3
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Citrol
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Ratings

All humectants
7.5
7.5
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.9
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 7.5 10
7.5
7.5
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.6 20
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.9
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
7.5
All humectants 7.5 10
7.5
All humectants
7.5
7.5
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 0.6 20
0.3
All occlusives
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Ascorbyl Palmitate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
7.5
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 13.1 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
13.1
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
7.5
Calendula Officinalis Extract
1.5
Equisetum Arvense Extract
1.3
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
1
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
0.3
Thioctic Acid
0.3
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
0.3
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
7.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
All soothing 10 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
10
7.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Alcohol
Est. %5
Function
Origin
AlcoholAn effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Algin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
AlginA plant-based ingredient that can form gels when added to water, so it can thicken water-based products. Algin serves as a binding agent, where it helps hold the other ingredients in the product together and prevents them from separating.
Carrageenan
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
CarrageenanA gum-like thickener derived from a species of red algae called Irish moss. It helps to form a soft film on the skin, and aids in stabilizing product forms.
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Hypericum Perforatum ExtractAn extract from one of the most famous and well-researched medicinal herbs - St. John’s Wort. It contains plenty of unique anti-inflammatory and astringent phytochemicals.
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Calendula Officinalis ExtractA soothing extract derived from the marigold plant. It is rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant carotenoids, flavonoids, and triterpenes.
Equisetum Arvense Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Equisetum Arvense ExtractA soothing extract from the green part of the horsetail, a non-flowering plant that contains a lot of minerals beneficial for skin growth, antioxidant flavonoids, and astringent tannins.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractA beneficial extract obtained from Oat groats popular in products aimed at eczema-prone skin. It contains skin healing beta-glucan, anti-inflammatory phenolic compounds, antioxidant flavonoids, various lipids, proteins, and moisturizing amino acids.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from the little hard seeds inside of the red, fleshy rosehip. It contains mainly emollient fatty acids and a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids, which give the oil its light orange color.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit ExtractA fragrant extract from lemon peels that contains various antioxidant flavonoids, organic acids, and limonoids – which are currently under investigation as potential anti-wrinkle and anti-pigment compounds.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit)Description is coming soon
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit ExtractAn extract from the fruit of the sweet orange. It contains fragrant sweet orange essential oil, high amounts of antioxidant flavonoids (mainly hesperidin), and carotenoids – which give it the orange color.
Thioctic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thioctic AcidDescription is coming soon
Dimethyl MEA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dimethyl MEADimethyl MEA is a chemical compound with many names - it can also be listed as DMAE, deanol or 2-dimethylaminoethanol. It is described as a colorless liquid with a fishy smell. DMAE is added to skincare products to regulate the pH balance, but can potentially be toxic.
Dimethyl Sulfone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dimethyl SulfoneDescription is coming soon
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed ExtractA potent antioxidant and emollient extract derived from grape seeds. It contains antioxidant flavonoids, tannins, proanthocyanidins, phytosterols, carotenoids, and vitamin E. It is often used in skincare products aimed at soothing and healing irritated skin.
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pinus Pinaster Bark ExtractDescription is coming soon
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbyl PalmitateA form of vitamin C derived from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. It is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. Unfortunately, Ascorbyl Palmitate lacks the studies to prove its anti-wrinkle efficacy.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Citrol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitrolDescription is coming soon