Long story, short
- The Youthbomb™ Biologic Collagen Peptide Cream is formulated with Peptides, Niacinamide, Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, and anti-glycation ingredients, designed to preserve, stimulate, and boost the skin’s collagen levels.
- Niacinamide at 2% increases ceramides in the skin and supports the skin barrier — making this collagen cream an ideal companion for Retinol users who want to offset potential dryness.
- Apply Retinol first at night, then follow with the Youthbomb™ Cream for a comprehensive evening routine that combines collagen stimulation with deep hydration.
- The formula is safe for all age groups, including during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and can be used morning and/or night depending on your skin’s hydration needs.
Dr Markey! You’ve created another Youthbomb™. Tell us about it.
“The new Youthbomb™ Biologic Collagen Peptide Cream helps preserve, stimulate and boost the collagen in your skin. We’ve created this collagen cream to be a really deluxe, really high-performance moisturiser that you can just drop in as an alternative to whatever your current favourite moisturiser is.”
Who should use the new Youthbomb™ Cream?
“Anyone who’s beginning to notice visible changes in their skin that they believe to be caused by ageing, or who’s troubled with dry, rough skin.”
What ingredients are in the Youthbomb™ Biologic Collagen Peptide Cream?
“It’s got Peptides, which work directly on boosting the skin’s collagen levels. You’ve got lots of collagen-boosters. You’ve got lots of barrier-repairing ingredients. It’s packed full of ingredients that have an antioxidant effect, to help with things like sun damage. It’s got magical Niacinamide which is one of my master molecules — Niacinamide increases the ceramides in the skin. It’s got anti-glycation ingredients to help boost skin’s suppleness.”
“One of the Peptides, as well as helping to build collagen, also has a mild, topical Botulinium Toxin-like effect because it helps to soothe the muscle contractions that can cause those active expression lines. In addition to all the above, you have lovely cocooning, moisturising Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Glycerin. So you’ve got a combination of moisturising and barrier-soothing agents.”
“So if the Youthbomb Radiance Concentrate was the ‘secret sauce’, this is what I call a ‘moisturiser with benefits.’”
What does the Youthbomb™ Cream feel like on your skin?
“There’s a whole mixture of beautiful hydrating ingredients: Jojoba Oil, Glycerin, Shea Butter — all of which produce a sumptuous moisturising balm, and give that beautiful cocooning, comforting hydration. It’s very, very intensely hydrating but without feeling too heavy. It’s a very clever formulation which makes it feel a bit like a cream, a bit like a gel, a bit sort of ‘whipped’ and smooth and not at all greasy.”
Can the Youthbomb™ Cream replace your Niacinamide Drops in the ABC+SPF routine?
“This is a good question. The short answer is: either way is fine. If you want to keep your life slightly simpler, you can drop the Niacinamide Drops and get the Niacinamide from the Youthbomb™ Cream, where this powerhouse ingredient is included at 2%. But if you’re enjoying the Niacinamide Superdrops, there’s absolutely no need to stop — and as I always recommend mixing them in with your Vitamin C step, they don’t actually make your routine much longer or more complicated.”
Read more about Dr Markey’s ABC+SPF Routine.
When should you use the Youthbomb™ Biologic Collagen Peptide Cream?
“If you look at the clinical results of the cream, it has very, very long-lasting hydration effects — so you can use it day or night and really feel the moisturising benefits. Of course if you’re using a moisturising SPF during the day, some people find that they don’t need a richer daytime moisturiser. If that’s you, then certainly you might want to think about using the Youthbomb™ Cream at night. But if your skin is drier, or gets dehydrated, you will certainly get the benefit of using it morning and night.”
Should you apply the Youthbomb™ Cream before or after Retinol at night?
“After. For me, the most important thing you can do for your skin at night is to use Retinol. So first, apply your Super Retinol, then add the Youthbomb™ Cream afterwards. Why both? Because Retinol is the master molecule, which can have a dramatic effect on the appearance of age spots and lines and wrinkles. And this collagen cream gives a lovely extra burst of hydration.”
“The moisturising ingredients, and particularly the Niacinamide, all help with barrier protection which can sometimes be a little bit reduced if you’re using a Retinoid. So it’s a very good idea to use both together as a really comprehensive and yet comforting evening routine.”
Is the Youthbomb™ Cream suitable for all skin types, including during pregnancy?
“No, it’s completely safe in all age groups. If you have very greasy, oily skin, then you may not feel the need for a rich moisturiser. It is completely safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding. It really is a lovely cream. I’d encourage everyone to try it, and just see if they like it!”
How do you build the full YY+ABC+SPF skincare routine?
Here’s how Marcia suggests working the NEW Youthbomb™ Cream in with Dr Markey’s ABC+SPF skincare routine — if you’re going ALL IN.
In the mornings, after cleansing: apply your vitamins ‘B’ + ‘C’ — Marcia suggests Superdrops Brightening Niacinamide plus Superdose-C Rapid Action Power Brightener — plus the Youthbomb 360 Radiance Concentrate (you can mix them all together in your hand if you like). Follow with your usual daily moisturiser and — of course — SPF.
Then in the evenings: cleanse as usual, then apply the 360 Radiance Serum (if you want to use it twice a day) followed by your vitamin ‘A’ — Super Retinol Ceramide-Boost Anti-Aging Face Serum. Then as a final night-time step, the NEW Youthbomb™ Biologic Collagen Peptide Cream (it has a rich base, so a little goes a very long way). Use for 60 days and your face will look just amazing.
