Can Superdrug’s £15 moisturizer rival Elemis’s £65 cult cream

KANIKA SINGH RATHORE,

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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is about as coveted as a moisturizer can be, and everyone from Kate Hudson to Britain’s own Molly-Mae Hague considers herself a fan.

For those unfamiliar, the Elemis cream harnesses the power of saltwater algae (Padina Pavonica) to deeply hydrate and stimulate in conjunction with chlorella (freshwater algae). collagen Production. The only drawback? For this you will have to pay a whopping £65 (boots.com,

Now, thanks to Superdrug, hope is on the horizon with the promise of an affordable alternative, costing just £15 (superdrug.comThe brand’s cheaper iteration, known as Optimum Collagen Day Cream, contains the same collagen amino acids and a whole host of hydrating heroes. The question is, does it perform as well in practice as it does on paper? This is what I tried to find out.

how i tested

I've tested both formulas, so you don't have to
I’ve tested both formulas, so you don’t have to ,lucy smith,

I used both formulas for two weeks and, at times, I applied them to the skin without additional skin care products (serums and oils) to see if they worked differently. I evaluated how much product was needed, whether they kept my skin hydrated enough, whether there was any immediate glow and how my makeup looked (both immediately and during the day). Likewise, I also paid attention to assessing whether they caused breakouts or irritation.

Taking the tests a step further, I applied the formulas to both sides of my face to spot any significant differences and see how they worked as a primer for my makeup.

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Why can you trust IndyBest reviews?

In addition to covering a wide range of beauty reviews for over five years, I’ve gone on to Independentguide for Best Moisturizer for Oily Skin And, with specific reference to Elemis, I’ve reviewed the brand’s latest launch – A Cherry Edition of Cult Pro-Collagen Cleansing BalmI’ve talked to dermatologists Dr. Adele Woods And Dr Hassan GaladariAnd I am well aware of the ingredients that may or may not benefit your skin. Below, see my verdict on both Elemis and Superdrug’s collagen moisturizers.

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