Right now, collagen is a total buzzword in the beauty community! From beauty supplements to skincare and makeup products, collagen is one of the hottest ingredients for achieving glowing skin. But do they really work? Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at collagen, its beauty benefits and our favourite collagen creams and serums for healthy skin!

What is collagen?

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Essentially, collagen is a type of protein that is naturally present in our bodies. Besides acting as building blocks for our connective tissues like our ligaments and tendons, it is also what gives our skin structure and elasticity. However, our skin tends to lose collagen as we get older due to the natural process of ageing. As a result, the skin will start to sag and wrinkles will begin to form. So now comes the all important question – will consuming or applying collagen topically help to give us healthy and youthful-looking skin?

Do collagen creams actually work?

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The answer is yes! Of course, it is important to remember that collagen creams and supplements alone aren’t going to give you radiant-looking skin overnight. Although collagen skincare products are great for nourishing and hydrating the skin, genetics and lifestyle habits also play a huge role in the overall health of your skin. Additionally, collagen creams are also great for plumping up the skin since they usually contain a potent blend of active and hydrating ingredients.

The best collagen creams in Singapore to plump up and energize the skin

Now that you have a better idea of what collagen is, here are our favourite collagen-boosting creams, serums and treatment masks to energize and hydrate your skin.

1. essano Collagen Boost Day Crème

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If you haven’t heard of natural New Zealand skincare brand essano, then we highly recommend you check them out! In addition to their iconic Rosehip Day Crème, essano also has a Collagen Boost Day Crème to deliver intense hydration to the skin. On top of rosehip oil, essano’s Collagen Boost Day Crème also contains phyto collagen and magnolia berry to thoroughly hydrate the skin.

Why we love it:

  • Intense moisture
  • Fortifies the skin’s moisture barrier
  • Improves skin firmness and elasticity

Price: $29.95. Available at Insider Mall!
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2. essano Collagen Boost Eye Crème

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Next, we have another winner from essano’s Collagen Boost range – the Collagen Boost Eye Crème. Thanks to its potent yet lightweight blend of jojoba oil, rosehip oil and a unique Eyefective™ Complex, clinical tests show that this eye cream is able to boost microcirculation and reduce the appearance of dark circles by 19%. Additionally, it is also able to reduce the appearance of fine lines to give the eyes a more youthful appearance.

Why we love it:

  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Smooths out fine lines
  • Reduces dark circles

Price: $29.95. Available at Insider Mall!
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3. essano Collagen Boost Overnight Mask

If you are looking for a collagen-boosting treatment that works hard while you sleep, then check out essano’s Collagen Boost Overnight Mask! Besides rosehip and jojoba seed oil, the mask is enriched with antioxidant-rich magnolia berries to improve overall skin elasticity, texture and tone. Moreover, clinical studies show that this overnight mask can increase Collagen XVII synthesis by 6 times and improve skin elasticity by 28%.

Why we love it:

  • Combats environmental damage and free radicals
  • Improves skin elasticity
  • Stimulates collagen production

Price: $39.95
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4. Alexandr&Co. SeriGuard™ Silk Moisturizer

In addition to both hydrolyzed and soluble collagen, this decadent SeriGuard ™ Silk Moisturizer by luxury skincare brand Alexandr&Co. contains a secret ingredient known as Integral Silk Sericin. Essentially, Sericin is a unique silk protein that demonstrates amazing compatibility with human skin. Besides accelerating wound healing and stimulating collagen production, this daily moisturiser also helps to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles and prevent transepidermal water loss. As a result, the skin looks firmer, smoother and plump with moisture.

Why we love it:

  • Soothes irritation and inflammation
  • Improves skin texture and tone
  • Stimulates collagen production

Price: $168. Available at Insider Mall!
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5. Juliette Armand Collagen Elastin Serum

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Looking for a collagen-booster in the form of a serum? Then look no further than Juliette Armand’s Elements Collagen Elastin Serum! Because of its pure blend of 2% hydrolyzed elastin and 10% marine collagen, it makes for an amazing energizing skin treatment for dull and tired-looking skin. Because it’s so incredibly hydrating, it’s also help to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.

Why we love it:

  • A little goes a long way
  • Hydrating with no sticky residue
  • Visibly energizes tired-looking skin

Price: $198. Available at Insider Mall!
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6. essano Collagen Boost Serum

Speaking of collagen serums, here’s one from essano that we love! Hailing from their restorative Collagen Boost range, this skin-plumping serum contains organic rosehip oil as well as plant peptides to repair and rejuvenate the skin. In addition to stimulating collagen production, this serum also helps to combat environmental aggressors and soften the appearance of fine lines.

Why we love it:

  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Silky smooth texture with no sticky residue
  • Improves skin elasticity and moisture barrier

Price: $39.95. Available at Insider Mall!
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7. essano Rosehip Collagen Repair Serum

Like essano’s Collagen Boost Serum, essano’s Rosehip Collagen Repair Serum also contains organic rosehip oil and plant peptides to effectively repair and revitalize the skin. On top of that, it also contains Vitamin B3, aloe vera extract and jojob seed oil to soothe redness and inflammation.

Why we love it:

  • Smooths out fine lines and wrinkles
  • Soothes inflammation
  • Visibly plumps up the skin and boosts skin elasticity

Price: $39.95. Available at Insider Mall!
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8. Dr. Morita Hyaluronic Collagen Essence Facial Mask

We do love a good collagen-boosting mask and this one by Dr. Morita is certainly a keeper! In addition to 3 different types of collagen, this mask is also jam-packed with hyaluronic acid and squalene to repair and restore the skin’s moisture levels. Because it’s so soothing and hydrating, it makes for an excellent SOS skin treatment before a big event! Plus, you only need to leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and no rinsing is necessary.

Why we love it:

  • Absorbs quickly into the skin
  • Visibly plumps up the skin
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines

Price: $16.80. Available at Insider Mall!
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9. Juliette Armand Diamond Glow Mask

So, are you looking to get your skin glowing like a diamond? Then check out Juliette Armand’s Diamond Glow Mask infused with actual diamond powder! Besides ultra-fine diamond powder, this mask also contains 32 active ingredients, hydrolyzed collagen as well as 15 herbal extracts to soothe and revitalize the skin. Additionally, it is also rich in vitamins antioxidants to brighten the skin for a healthy lit-from-within glow.

Why we love it:

  • Suitable for all skin types
  • Evens out the skin tone
  • Brightens and plumps up the skin

Price: $58. Available at Insider Mall!
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10. Dr. Morita Extra Moisturizing Anti-Wrinkle Facial Mask

Now, you probably already know that we are crazy about Dr. Morita’s collagen essence sheet masks. So it comes as no surprise that we would love this one too! Like the Collagen Essence Mask, this Extra Moisturizing Anti-Wrinkle Facial Mask by Dr. Morita also contains hydrolyzed collagen as well as ceramides and hyaluronic acid to draw moisture into the skin and prevent transepidermal water loss.

Why we love it:

  • Intensely hydrating
  • Repairs the skin’s moisture barrier
  • Smooths out fine lines and wrinkles

Price: $16.80. Available at Insider Mall!
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11. Dr.Morita Black Pearl Whitening Glow Brightening Facial Mask

Yet another collagen-boosting mask by Dr. Morita is their brightening Black Pearl Essence Facial Mask. In addition to hydrolyzed collagen, this sheet mask is infused with amino acid-rich black pearl extract, ceramides and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, energize and brighten tired-looking skin.

Why we love it:

  • Improves skin elasticity and skin tone
  • Gives the skin a smoother appearance
  • Ultra-hydrating

Price: $16.80. Available at Insider Mall!
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12. Privia Collagen Blemish Balm

Are you looking for a blemish balm that evens out the skin tone, contains sun protection as well as collagen? Then this BB cream certainly ticks all the boxes! With key ingredients like hydrolyzed collage, snail mucus and rice filtrate, this BB cream delivers intense hydration while providing seamless and natural coverage.

Why we love it:

  • Contains SPF50+ PA+++
  • Suitable for all skin types
  • Improves skin texture and tone

Price: $25. Available at Insider Mall!
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13. Astalift Jelly Aquarysta

Next, we have a skin booster by Astalift that contains 3 types of collagen and double human-type nano-ceramides – their bestselling Jelly Aquarysta! Like its name implies, this skin booster comes in the form of a jelly that melts beautifully into the skin with no sticky residue. Because it helps to effectively improve the absorption of your skincare ingredients, it works best as the first step in your skincare routine.

Why we love it:

  • Fortifies the moisture barrier
  • Visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles
  • Lightweight texture that absorbs quickly in to the skin

Price: $148. Available at astalift.com.sg.

14. Pixi Collagen Plumping Mask

Besides their iconic skin tonics, we have also been loving Pixi’s Collagen Plumping Mask as an overnight skin-plumping treatment. Enriched with botanical collagen and amino acids, this mask helps to visibly plump up the skin, stimulate collagen production and smooth out fine lines while you sleep.

Why we love it:

  • A thin layer is all you need
  • Ultra-hydrating
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines

Price: $38. Available at Sephora.

15. Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask

Now here’s another mask we love that is especially good for normal to oily skin types. The Super Collagen Mask is a powerhouse of kaolin, collagen, algae extract and calming oatmeal to boost collagen production, regulate oil and moisture levels and soothe redness and inflammation.

Why we love it:

  • Contains oatmeal to soothe skin irritations
  • Regulates sebum production
  • Refines the skin tone and texture

Price: $30. Available at Sephora.