Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Rough or uneven texture1 expert

“For fine lines and surface texture, this is a good option where you can find it.”

Dr. Mamina, watch at 2:34

Fine lines and wrinkles1 expert

“For fine lines and surface texture, this is a good option where you can find it.”

Dr. Mamina, watch at 2:34

Calming retinoid irritation1 expert

“If you can't tolerate retinol, use this on your face to help promote collagen production.”

Dr. Shereene Idriss, watch at 12:02

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.73M subs

✓Yay

"The other one that I have found myself turning to is the [Paula's Choice] Pro Collagen Peptide Cream. It is also a very lightweight moisturizer. So if you're living somewhere very humid, it literally just gets absorbed in two seconds in your skin. If you're living somewhere very dry and you are very dry, you can absolutely layer one of these underneath the thicker moisturizers."

All 3 takes from Dr. Shereene Idriss

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"If you're trying to be more on a budget, then Paula's Choice has her Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer for $49. It's relatively lightweight but still cushiony in texture. That's nice if you're looking for something that's going to help promote collagen production. It has those pro-collagen peptides in it. It doesn't have full collagen, because full collagen alone is just a great hydrator. It's never going to promote collagen production."

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"Paula's Choice has a Pro-Collagen Peptide cream loaded with peptides. If you can't tolerate retinol, use this on your face to help promote collagen production. It's a lightweight cushiony gel that breaks easily so it won't overwhelm your skin."

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"The other one that I have found myself turning to is the [Paula's Choice] Pro Collagen Peptide Cream. It is also a very lightweight moisturizer. So if you're living somewhere very humid, it literally just gets absorbed in two seconds in your skin. If you're living somewhere very dry and you are very dry, you can absolutely layer one of these underneath the thicker moisturizers."

Dr. Jenny Liu

324k subs

✓Yay

"Paula's Choice peptide moisturizer is really lovely too because it does have good collagen supporting ingredients in the formulation, though I don't remember if it has niacinamide or not."

Dr. Mamina

283k subs

✓Yay

"One of my favorites that uses is the [Paula's Choice] Peptide Moisturizer. It contains the Matrixyl 3000 complex, which includes two peptides working together where one signals collagen production and the other dials down the inflammatory response that destroys it. For fine lines and surface texture, this is a good option where you can find it."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

✓Mixed

"Whereas if this came out 15 years ago, it'd probably be like 15 bucks, or you know. And then last but not least, the IT factor. It's a decent moisturizer. It didn't work as well when I was using it during the colder days, but now that it's warmer out it's a little bit better. It does soak in nicely and feel nice on your skin. [...] It's nice. It's nothing overwhelming. [...] With the perfect score being 10, I gave this one a 7. And I guess we'll see where this lawsuit leads us. I have no idea."

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"Whereas if this came out 15 years ago, it'd probably be like 15 bucks, or you know. And then last but not least, the IT factor. It's a decent moisturizer. It didn't work as well when I was using it during the colder days, but now that it's warmer out it's a little bit better. It does soak in nicely and feel nice on your skin. [...] It's nice. It's nothing overwhelming. [...] With the perfect score being 10, I gave this one a 7. And I guess we'll see where this lawsuit leads us. I have no idea."

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"This one was really nice. I would purchase it again. It's got a nice lotion texture to it. Actually, I found I like this one more in the fall. For winter, it's okay, but on certain winter days, I need a little bit more hydration, a little bit more thickness. But this one's light and kind of lotion, which [...] makes it really nice. Or layer it underneath a thicker cream or something like that. But spring and fall, this one's really nice. So definitely would repurchase that again."

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"And the [Paula's Choice] Peptide Gel Cream"

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"I would have loved to see copper peptides, but they really focused on three peptides, which are all good peptides. I would have loved to see a handful more in this, especially when they're charging for it. It is kind of expensive, so getting that out of the way. Otherwise, in terms of other interesting ingredients, those are the main things. The rest are kind of slip ingredients. And then, oh, apple fruit. I haven't used it yet. It just came. [...] Here it is."

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"[Paula's Choice] has come out with a flurry of new products [...] ever since they've been bought out by the big brands, so keep that in mind. But this one is a really nice moisturizer that's pretty hydrating. It's on the gel side. Great for oily, normal skin. It also mixes well with bronzer drops and things like that. No fragrance in it. Nice product overall."

Gothamista

683k subs

✓Yay

"I've been loving Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer. This has three peptides that really help our skin attract and hold on to hydration and moisture. It's all about the skin plumping and I have to say this is really, really effective at that. [...] This is like a beautiful gel balm that is so intensely hydrating. You almost feel your skin immediately plump out when you apply it. This also leaves a really, really healthy glow and it looks great under makeup as well."

James Welsh

1.58M subs

✓Mixed

"I think their new campaign for their Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer is a good example of how the brand is changing. I actually really enjoy this campaign with Olympian Iona Mars. I think she's iconic, and I love the content that she herself has been creating for the campaign. But [...] this isn't Paula's Choice. [...] They're obviously trying very, very hard to make one of their products [...] go viral, and it's a little painful to watch."

Sincerely Miss Ash

196k subs

✓Yay

"This has a lightweight gel cream texture that will complement all skin types. [...] I have combination skin and generally during the winter I do like to resort to moisturizers that are thicker and more rich, [...] but believe it or not this has actually been enough on its own, paired up with serums and facial mist to keep my skin nice and comfortable. I've really enjoyed this more so in my morning routine because I love how this plumps up my skin and gives that youthful bounce."

Jamie Genevieve

974k subs

✓Yay

"I'm going to use another Paula's Choice, this is the Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer, really nice kind of lightweight texture. I'll put that on, bring it right through my neck and I do the same thing that I do in the morning and just give a little massage."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Peptides

Peptides are short protein fragments meant to signal repair. The evidence for them is thinner than for retinoids or vitamin C, and it varies a lot by the specific peptide, so the category is more promising than proven.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer?

A lightweight gel-cream moisturizer from Paula's Choice that uses peptides to plump and hydrate the skin.

Is Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer worth it?

Mostly yes. 6 of the 8 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.

What is Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer's Guru Score?

Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 8 expert reviewers we have collected.

What is Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer is good for rough or uneven texture (1 expert), fine lines and wrinkles (1 expert) and calming retinoid irritation (1 expert).