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Dermalogica Pro Collagen Banking Water Cream

This water cream is designed to deliver intense hydration and support the skin's natural collagen and elastin. Its lightweight texture makes it suitable for normal, combination, and oily skin types, while targeting concerns like fine lines, dryness, and loss of firmness.

Sephora price

$76.00

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Sephora reviews

5.0 / 5

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Glass take

5.0 / 5 overall fit

A single review gives this moisturizer a perfect score, highlighting its hydrating and firming benefits.

Dermalogica Pro Collagen Banking Water Cream

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

An intensely hydrating water cream that supports natural collagen and elastin for visible bounce.

NormalCombinationand OilyFine Lines and WrinklesDrynessand Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Smooth one to two pumps onto skin.

If using after a serum, apply while the skin is still damp.

Use once or twice daily.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

This is a solid moisturizer choice for those looking to boost hydration and support skin elasticity. Its water-cream texture is versatile, and the blend of peptides and hydrators makes it a good option for targeting early signs of aging and dryness.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Normal, combination, and oily skin types
  • Those concerned with fine lines and wrinkles
  • Individuals experiencing dryness
  • People looking to improve skin firmness and elasticity

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • You prefer a richer, heavier cream texture
  • You have extremely dry or mature skin that requires a more occlusive moisturizer

Routine fit

Where this actually belongs

Apply this water cream as the last step in your morning and/or evening skincare routine, after serums and before sunscreen (in the AM). If your skin feels particularly dry or you've used a water-based serum, applying this while skin is still slightly damp can help lock in extra hydration.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

  • Intensely hydrating
  • Supports collagen and elastin
  • Lightweight water-cream texture
  • Targets multiple signs of aging

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • Limited review data available
  • Higher price point

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning or night

This moisturizer can be used both morning and night. In the morning, it provides a hydrating base for makeup. At night, it works to replenish moisture while you sleep.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

5.0/ 5 overall

A single review gives this moisturizer a perfect score, highlighting its hydrating and firming benefits.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water (Aqua/Eau)

Badness

0.0 / 10

The primary ingredient in most skincare formulations, acting as a base for other ingredients.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

Emollient

Dimethicone

Badness

1.0 / 10

A silicone that creates a smooth, protective barrier on the skin, helping to reduce water loss and give a silky feel.

Usually helps with

Smoothing, barrier support

Watch for

Can feel heavy for some, though this is a water cream formulation.

Humectant

Propanediol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A plant-derived humectant that draws moisture to the skin, improving hydration and product texture.

Usually helps with

Hydration, texture enhancement

Watch for

Emollient

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Badness

0.0 / 10

A plant-derived oil that closely mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing excellent moisturization without feeling greasy.

Usually helps with

Moisturizing, balancing

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Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A classic humectant that draws water into the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Humectant

Betaine

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar beet-derived ingredient that helps retain moisture and protect skin cells.

Usually helps with

Hydration, skin protection

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Humectant

Trehalose

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar that helps skin retain moisture and protects it from dehydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration, protection

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Humectant

Sucrose

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar that can help hydrate the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Emollient

Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride

Badness

0.0 / 10

A mixture of fatty acids derived from coconut oil and glycerin, used to soften and smooth the skin.

Usually helps with

Emollience, skin softening

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Emollient

Diisopropyl Adipate

Badness

1.0 / 10

An ester that provides a light, non-greasy feel and helps to spread the product evenly.

Usually helps with

Emollience, spreadability

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Emollient

Isoamyl Laurate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A plant-derived ester that provides a smooth, lightweight feel on the skin.

Usually helps with

Emollience, lightweight feel

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Preservative

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root, offering antimicrobial and skin-conditioning benefits.

Usually helps with

Preservation, skin conditioning

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Active

Zinc Glycinate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A form of zinc that can help regulate oil production and has soothing properties. It's also involved in skin repair processes.

Usually helps with

Oil control, soothing, skin repair

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated, but high concentrations can be drying for some.

Active

Collagen Amino Acids

Badness

2.0 / 10

The building blocks of collagen, these help support skin's structure and firmness, contributing to a plumper appearance.

Usually helps with

Firmness, elasticity, plumping

Watch for

Topical collagen itself doesn't penetrate well, but amino acids can be utilized by the skin.

Active

Acetyl Hexapeptide-37

Badness

3.0 / 10

A peptide that works to improve skin hydration and smoothness by enhancing the skin's natural moisturizing factors.

Usually helps with

Hydration, smoothness, anti-aging

Watch for

Peptides are generally well-tolerated.

Active

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Badness

3.0 / 10

A peptide known for its ability to stimulate collagen production, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Usually helps with

Anti-aging, firmness, texture improvement

Watch for

Peptides are generally well-tolerated.

Antioxidant

Hydroxyacetophenone

Badness

1.0 / 10

A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage and also acts as a preservative booster.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, preservative support

Watch for

Soothing

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A derivative of licorice root, known for its potent anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, calming redness, anti-inflammatory

Watch for

Exfoliant

Lactic Acid

Badness

2.0 / 10

An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin, promoting cell turnover and improving hydration and texture. Can be mildly irritating at higher concentrations.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, hydration, texture improvement

Watch for

Can increase sun sensitivity; start slowly if new to AHAs.

Antioxidant

Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

A potent source of astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect skin from free radical damage.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, anti-aging

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Soothing

Trifolium Repens Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Extract from red clover, which contains isoflavones that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Usually helps with

Soothing, antioxidant

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Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture in the skin, providing hydration and plumping effects.

Usually helps with

Hydration, plumping

Watch for

Emollient

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Badness

0.0 / 10

A rich emollient oil that is high in linoleic acid, helping to strengthen the skin barrier and moisturize.

Usually helps with

Moisturizing, barrier support

Watch for

Fragrance

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil

Badness

4.0 / 10

Provides a citrusy scent. Can be phototoxic and irritating for some skin types.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential for photosensitivity and irritation.

Fragrance

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

Badness

4.0 / 10

Adds a fresh, citrus scent. Like other citrus oils, it can be phototoxic and potentially irritating.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential for photosensitivity and irritation.

Fragrance

Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil

Badness

3.0 / 10

An essential oil derived from cypress, used for its aromatic properties.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract

Badness

3.0 / 10

Provides a rich, floral fragrance. Can be a potential allergen for some.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential allergen for sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Rose Flower Oil/Extract (Rosa Damascena Flower Oil)

Badness

3.0 / 10

A luxurious ingredient known for its potent floral scent and potential skin-soothing properties. Can be a potential allergen.

Usually helps with

Fragrance, potential soothing

Watch for

Potential allergen for sensitive skin.

Soothing

Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

An extract derived from red algae, known for its moisturizing and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Hydration, soothing

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Emollient

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Badness

0.0 / 10

Modified jojoba oil that offers improved spreadability and a lighter feel on the skin, providing moisturization.

Usually helps with

Emollience, moisturizing

Watch for

Humectant

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Badness

0.0 / 10

Irish moss extract, a type of seaweed that acts as a natural thickener and humectant, helping to hydrate the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, thickening

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Fragrance

Juniperus Virginiana Oil

Badness

3.0 / 10

An essential oil derived from cedarwood, used for its woody aroma.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Extract

Badness

3.0 / 10

An extract from the rockrose plant, used for its resinous, amber-like aroma.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil

Badness

3.0 / 10

An essential oil with a herbaceous scent. It has antioxidant properties but can be irritating for some.

Usually helps with

Fragrance, antioxidant

Watch for

Can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil

Badness

3.0 / 10

An essential oil derived from marigold flowers, used for its herbaceous and slightly fruity aroma.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Badness

3.0 / 10

An extract from the gardenia flower, used for its strong, sweet floral scent.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential allergen for sensitive skin.

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A common solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin and provides hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration, penetration enhancement

Watch for

Can be irritating in high concentrations for some.

Humectant

Sodium PCA

Badness

0.0 / 10

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), it helps to attract and bind moisture to the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, moisture retention

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Antioxidant

Tocopheryl Acetate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A stable form of Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radical damage.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

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Antioxidant

Tocopherol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from environmental stressors.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

Watch for

Emulsifier

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Badness

2.0 / 10

A silicone-based emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients, providing a smooth texture.

Usually helps with

Emulsification, texture enhancement

Watch for

Some people prefer to avoid silicones.

Humectant

Diglycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A humectant that helps to hydrate and soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, softening

Watch for

Antioxidant

Carnosine

Badness

2.0 / 10

A dipeptide with antioxidant properties that may help protect the skin from glycation and environmental damage.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection, anti-aging

Watch for

Humectant

Potassium Lactate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A salt of lactic acid, it acts as a humectant to hydrate the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

Emulsifier

Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

Badness

2.0 / 10

A silicone-based emulsifier that helps create a smooth texture and can provide a light, breathable feel.

Usually helps with

Emulsification, texture enhancement

Watch for

Some people prefer to avoid silicones.

Humectant

Saccharide Isomerate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A plant-derived carbohydrate complex that binds to skin cells and provides long-lasting hydration.

Usually helps with

Deep hydration, moisture retention

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Emulsifier

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Badness

2.0 / 10

A silicone-based emulsifier that helps stabilize formulations and provides a smooth feel.

Usually helps with

Emulsification, texture enhancement

Watch for

Some people prefer to avoid silicones.

Soothing

Allantoin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A plant extract known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and skin-conditioning properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, calming, moisturizing

Watch for

Humectant

Pentylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A humectant that also has antimicrobial properties, helping to preserve the product and hydrate the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, preservation

Watch for

Humectant

Urea

Badness

1.0 / 10

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), it helps to hydrate and soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, softening

Watch for

Can be irritating at higher concentrations.

Humectant

Maltodextrin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A polysaccharide that can help to bind moisture to the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

Humectant

1,2-Hexanediol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties, helping to preserve the product and hydrate the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, preservation

Watch for

Chelating Agent

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A biodegradable chelating agent that helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

Product stabilization

Watch for

Emulsifier

Polysorbate 20

Badness

2.0 / 10

A synthetic emulsifier used to blend oil and water. Can be a mild irritant for some.

Usually helps with

Emulsification

Watch for

Potential for mild irritation.

pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used to adjust the pH of the product. Can also offer mild exfoliating benefits.

Usually helps with

pH adjustment, mild exfoliation

Watch for

Can increase sun sensitivity.

pH Adjuster

Sodium Hydroxide

Badness

1.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product to a skin-friendly level.

Usually helps with

pH adjustment

Watch for

Can be irritating if the pH is not properly adjusted.

pH Adjuster

Sodium Citrate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A salt of citric acid used to adjust and buffer the pH of the product.

Usually helps with

pH adjustment

Watch for

Emulsifier

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Badness

2.0 / 10

A silicone-based cross-polymer that provides a smooth, velvety feel and can help with texture and film-forming.

Usually helps with

Texture enhancement, smoothing

Watch for

Some people prefer to avoid silicones.

Solvent

Dipropylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A solvent that helps to dissolve other ingredients and can improve product texture.

Usually helps with

Solvent, texture enhancement

Watch for

Fragrance

Limonene

Badness

4.0 / 10

A component of citrus peel oils, used for its fresh, citrus scent. Can be a potential irritant and allergen.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential irritant and allergen.

Fragrance

Linalyl Acetate

Badness

3.0 / 10

A component of essential oils, used for its floral, bergamot-like scent. Can be a potential allergen.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential allergen.

Fragrance

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

Badness

4.0 / 10

Adds a bright, citrus scent. Can be phototoxic and irritating.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential for photosensitivity and irritation.

Fragrance

Linalool

Badness

3.0 / 10

A naturally occurring compound found in many flowers and spices, used for its floral scent. Can be a potential allergen.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential allergen.

Fragrance

Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil

Badness

3.0 / 10

A woody, rich scent from sandalwood. Can be a potential irritant for some.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential irritant.

Fragrance

Pinene

Badness

3.0 / 10

A compound found in pine trees, contributing a fresh, pine-like scent. Can be a potential irritant.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential irritant.

Fragrance

Santalol

Badness

3.0 / 10

A component of sandalwood oil, contributing to its woody aroma. Can be a potential irritant.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential irritant.

Fragrance

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil

Badness

4.0 / 10

Adds a fresh, citrus scent. Can be phototoxic and irritating for some skin types.

Usually helps with

Fragrance

Watch for

Potential for photosensitivity and irritation.

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this moisturizer good for oily skin?

Yes, the water-cream texture is lightweight and hydrating without being heavy, making it suitable for normal, combination, and oily skin types.

What are the main benefits of this product?

This moisturizer aims to intensely hydrate the skin, support natural collagen and elastin for visible bounce, and target fine lines, dryness, and loss of firmness.