Hello there, friend!
I'm still blown away by the results from Nevskaya Cosmetics' Collagen Cream, which I picked up for under 100 rubles.
This affordable skincare sensation went viral on TikTok a couple of years ago, with young, flawless girls sharing their secret to achieving porcelain skin using just this collagen cream.
I wasn't entirely convinced by these videos, but their sheer number eventually won me over, and I decided to give it a try about a year ago.
The purchase was a success, and now that my apartment's central heating is kicking in, I'm reminded of this miracle cream and end up buying it again and again.
So, let's talk about it!
Nevskaya Cosmetics' Collagen Cream.
A bit of useful info, as always.
Country of origin: Russia,
Volume: 40ml,
Product direction: moisturizing cream, face cream,
Price: 79-100 rubles, depending on the store,
Where to buy: city shops, major online platforms, and Fix Price store.
Packaging, design, functionality.
The cream comes in a simple, no-frills cardboard box.
Collagen Cream by Nevskaya CosmeticsThe flimsy cardboard has all the useful info about the ingredients and expiration dates.
Box detailsThere's also some info about how to use the cream.A bit about the boxExpiration date.
36 months from production date, and 6 months after opening.
The product comes with a simple tube of cream.
Collagen Cream by Nevskaya KozmetikaIt's pretty durable and easy to use.
After applicationFirst protection after opening is a foil membrane.
Collagen Cream by Nevskaya KozmetikaThe product is easy to remove. The nozzle is pretty narrow, but the cream comes out without any issues.
I'm generally satisfied with the design and functionality of the product. What more could you expect for the price. I do notice that the packaging is simple, but it's quite cute.
How long the product lasts
It all depends on how often you use it. With regular application (twice a day), the cream lasts for about a month, maybe a bit less.
Texture, spreadability, and absorption time
The scent is pretty straightforward and unobtrusive, just a normal cream smell.
It fades away pretty quickly and doesn't get in the way of using the product.
On my handThe cream is a bright, snow-white color, without any undertones or milky shades.The texture is not too thick, it's light and similar to day creams. The product absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving no sticky residue behind.
The cream feels pretty comfortable on the skin.
Ingredients
I was a bit skeptical about the ingredients list, which included Aqua, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Soluble Collagen, Carbomer, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Water. But, as I dug deeper, I found some promising active components.
The product description and promises from the manufacturer.
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Nevskaya Cosmetics Collagen Cream, 40ml, tube
Designed for daily facial care, this cream nourishes, smooths, moisturizes, improves skin tone, boosts elasticity, and smoothes out fine wrinkles. As a result, your skin becomes soft, smooth, and hydrated, with improved firmness and elasticity, and fine wrinkles are smoothed out.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Olive oil has excellent moisturizing and nourishing properties, effectively restoring the skin's hydro-lipid barrier. Marine collagen forms a bi-layer on the skin's surface, causing an elongation effect, which smooths out fine wrinkles. Collagen helps retain moisture in the skin, smoothes, and protects it, while also improving skin elasticity and tone. Collagen also has a healing function, which accelerates tissue repair in the skin.
What I expect from this product.
For a product that costs 100 rubles, you mainly expect it not to make things worse. I hope it will spare me from all the acne and clogged pores.Daily facial care, skin hydration, and smoothing out fine wrinkles.The feeling of soft skin.About me. Skin type and aging.
I'm 42 years old. My skin type is tired-looking. At this age, the face becomes puffy, and the skin's appearance is constantly exhausted-looking.
I have both fine and deep wrinkles.
I've got combination skin with a dry T-zone and oily cheeks, and my pores are pretty large. My skin tone is also pretty pale.
I've used this moisturizer twice now - once about a year ago and again recently.
My experience with the product.
I buy this moisturizer when the central heating starts kicking in and my skin is feeling dry. I've used it for a week or so each time, so I've got a good sense of how it performs.
How and when I use the product.
I apply the Collagen cream both morning and night, although I suspect it's mainly a daytime moisturizer.
Collagen Moisturizer by Nevskaya CosmeticsAfter using the moisturizer, my skin looks super shiny for about five minutes, but the glow fades within ten minutes.On the quality.
The cream is super comfortable to use. It absorbs really fast, leaves no greasiness behind. My skin feels silky smooth, hydrated, and pampered after applying it.
Collagen Cream by Nevskaya CosmeticsIt does a great job of moisturizing my skin, and even helps to reduce some fine lines. I have to admit, I didn't expect much from this cream, but I'm thrilled with the results.
It's had a really positive effect on my skin overall.
With makeupIt's perfect as a primer before applying makeup. The tonal foundation on this collagen cream glides on like butter.It didn't clog my pores, didn't cause any breakouts, and no allergic reactions whatsoever.So, in a nutshell.
This collagen cream by Nevskaya Cosmetics.
I wouldn't say it's a replacement for a good, affordable pharmacy cream, but it's definitely got some benefits and I'm happy with it.
I'd give it five stars for value for money.
Here's a quick rundown.
It's affordable,Easy to apply,Available everywhere,Moisturizes my skin,Makes my skin feel silky smooth,No side effects.The verdict:
It's not bad, and it's super cheap. Five stars, and I'd definitely recommend it!
Nevskaya Cosmetics creams:
1. I'm really happy with the retinol cream for everyday use - it's a great value for money, but it's not a miracle worker.
2. To be honest, I was surprised by how decent the lanolin-based cream is - it looks more like a face mask than a moisturizer at first glance.
3. The serum with Jen's essence is pretty good, though.