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Collagen · 콜라겐

INCI: Hydrolyzed Collagen

Also known as: Hydrolyzed Collagen · Marine Collagen · 피쉬콜라겐 · 가수분해 콜라겐

Updated May 2026. Based on public cosmetic-science references (INCI Decoder, CosIng EU, EWG Skin Deep, Paula's Choice) plus Korean product catalog mapping. Editorial summary — not regulatory or medical advice.

What it is

Topical collagen is far too large a molecule to physically replace skin collagen — instead, hydrolyzed collagen acts as a film-forming humectant that holds water at the surface and creates a smoothing, plumping appearance. K-beauty viral formats include “collagen overnight masks” and “collagen jelly creams” (Medicube, Biodance), where the appeal is the immediate finish rather than long-term structural change.

한국어 설명

외용 콜라겐 분자는 너무 커서 진피 콜라겐을 직접 보충하지 않는다. 가수분해 콜라겐은 표면 보습 + 필름 형성으로 즉각적 매끈·탱탱 외관을 만든다. K-뷰티에서는 “콜라겐 오버나이트 마스크”·“콜라겐 젤리 크림”(Medicube·Biodance 등)으로 바이럴됐고, 매력 포인트는 장기 구조 변화가 아니라 즉각적 마무리감이다.

Best for

  • dehydrated skin
  • plumping finish
  • glass-skin look

Pairs well with

  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Peptides
  • Niacinamide
  • Ceramides

Products with Collagen (312)

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