The Latest Collagen-Boosting, Anti-Aging Skincare

Forbes

11-07-2025

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Let's face it: Collagen reduces the appearance of wrinkles and minimizes sagging. As we get older and produce less collagen, we may turn to collagen supplements to stimulate collagen production, but it can also be applied topically. There are also collagen-boosting skincare products that contain ingredients like vitamin C or retinol, which help stimulate collagen production, as well as peptides.
Collagen as we know it, which is made up of amino acids glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline, is not just in our bones. It's a protein that helps give your skin structure and elasticity. Even though there is no scientific evidence to support topical collagen boosting internal collagen production, collagen face creams have grown in popularity in recent years, which aim to help slow down premature aging.
Fan favorite skincare brand Neutrogena recently worked with Kenvue's dermatologists to develop patented, micro-peptide technology, which plays a key role in the Neutrogena Collagen Bank Moisturizer and Neutrogena Collagen Bank SPF Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30.
According to Star Walsh, Director of Skin Health R&D at Kenvue, research shows that beginning in your 20s, the average person loses up to one percent of their collagen every year. 'With younger generations increasingly concerned about their skin, Neutrogena recognized the importance of providing Gen-Z and younger millennials with a science-backed, pre-aging product line at mass, ensuring consumers have access to effective skincare solutions at an affordable price,' she said.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 14: Hailee Steinfeld attends Neutrogena® Collagen Bank™ Moisturizers Launch Event at Studio 525 on August 14, 2024 in New York City. (Photo byfor Neutrogena ) Getty Images for Neutrogena
Kenvue worked with dermatologists for eight years to create these new moisturizers, which are designed to strengthen the skin's existing collagen and promote the building of new collagen. 'It leaves the skin visibly plump and glowing,' said Walsh.
Neutrogena's SPF Moisturizer is ideal for daytime. 'It is formulated with SPF to defend against one of the biggest collagen-depleting environmental stressors—the sun. Meanwhile, the Collagen Bank Moisturizer is ideal for nighttime. 'It's formulated with Bakuchiol, a retinol alternative that helps defend against damaging skin aggressors and helps preserve natural collagen,' she said.
'It protects collagen levels following exposure to UV rays, reduces collagen-depleting MMP enzymes, and stimulates cell turnover to complement skin's vital collagen,' said Walsh.
'When used together, these Collagen Bank Moisturizers are clinically proven to visibly improve five early signs of collagen decline; fine lines, radiance, texture, firmness, and elasticity.'
Other brands tuning into collagen bandwagon include the brand medicube, which has a Collagen Jelly Cream that boosts your skin, while First Aid Beauty has an Ultra Repair Firming Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen. Peter Thomas Roth's FirmX Collagen hydra-gen face and eye patches help give a youthful glow, andKatini Skin's Collagen Boosting Oil Serum helps brighten the skin and is helpful for those who have dry skin.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 25: Kylie Jenner is seen trying out the Booster Pro at the Medicube Pop-Up on March 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Simon/WireImage) WireImage
There is also edible collagen, too. Beyond your typical supplements, Revive Collagen is a liquid collagen drink supplement, which helps with marine collagen to help skin, hair nails and joints with reishi mushroom, folic acid, selenium and vitamins. Marine collagen has a smaller molecular size compared to other forms like bovine collagen, making it easier for the body to absorb and build skin elasticity, hydration, and strength.
'Our carefully selected ingredients include Type 1 hydrolyzed marine collagen and key vitamins, which work synergistically to promote youthful skin, strong hair, and resilient nails,' said Jen Mackinder, resident nutritionist at Revive Collagen. 'As we age, our natural production of collagen declines, which can lead to sagging and wrinkles. Studies have shown that collagen supplementation works wonders increasing collagen levels in the skin, leading to improved firmness and elasticity.'
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2021/07/01: Sam Faiers attends the Revive Collagen photocall at Holland & Barrett in London. (Photo by Brett Cove/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
Revive Collagen provides up to 10,000 mg per serving in their ready-to-drink sachets, with the top being their Enhanced Plus and Menopause Max formulas for maximum results, when it comes to collagen supplements, which comes in the form of liquid, powder, gummies and tablets.
'Hydrolyzed liquid collagen is the most bioavailable way to ingest collagen, due to the fact collagen peptides are broken down in the hydrolysis process, which allows for better absorption,' said Mackinder.
'On average, you'd need to take 20 collagen tablets to get the same dose as one of Revive Collagen's liquid sachets,' she adds. 'With a 90 to 95 percent absorption rate, its active ingredients work quickly from the inside out to help achieve younger looking skin from within.'