Slap this on before sunscreen, not after retinol. The microalgae fermentation in Algenist’s Genius Liquid Collagen is photoprotective — it actually absorbs UV stress better in the AM.
Morning use means the peptide chain doesn’t compete with your night-time actives. It just sits there, building structure while you commute. No pilling under SPF, either — which shocked me.
It’s not collagen. It’s a vegan collagen *booster* — a liquid serum that tells your fibroblasts to make their own. $89 for 30ml. The claim: visible firmness in 2 weeks.
Liquid Collagen Technology
Fermented microalgae protein that mimics human collagen — not a filler, a signal.
Tripeptide Concentrate
Signals repair pathways without irritation. No tingling, no redness.
Encapsulated Delivery
Dropper feels premium. Product sinks in 8 seconds flat — no tacky film.
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Four heroes. No filler oils, no fragrance masking. The microalgae extract is the standout — it’s harvested under controlled light cycles to maximize peptide expression. Weird but effective.
- Microalgae Ferment: Boosts collagen synthesis without inflammation
- Tripeptide-1: Signals dermal repair, not just surface plump
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Low molecular weight — penetrates deeper than standard HA
- Glycerin: Not sexy, but keeps the barrier from freaking out
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Watery-gel. Spreads like a thin lotion, then disappears. No stickiness, no shine — just a slight bounce when you tap your cheek. I use 3 drops for face + neck.
Week 2: My nasolabial folds looked… softer. Not gone — that’s botox territory. But the crease was less sharp. Unexpected: it calmed a random dry patch on my chin.
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Firmness improved by about 30% — measured by how long my AM sleep creases lasted. They faded in 20 minutes instead of 2 hours. Pores stayed the same size. Fine lines around eyes? Slightly less pronounced.
Use it in the morning, under SPF, and watch your skin stop complaining about coffee and blue light. Not a miracle — just smart biology.