Collagen creams, however, can have the rejuvenating effect on your complexion that hydrolyzed collagen supplements promise if they are formulated with proven collagen-stimulating ingredients, says board-certified dermatologist Nina Desai, MD.

Elemis has become my favorite step in my skin care routine—??it seals all of my products in and gives me some serious glow.

A cocktail of humectants—??glycerin, urea, trehalose, and hyaluronic ac—d—pulls in moisture, while vegan collagen helps plump and smooth.

In addition to PDRN and collagen, the formula also blends hyaluronic acid and niacinamide into the gel base for even more lightweight hydration.