Elizavecca Milky Piggy Collagen Coating Protein Ion Injection - 50 ml

Elizavecca Milky Piggy CER-100 Collagen Coating Protein Ion Injection is a Korean leave-in hair essence that coats each strand in a layer of protein. Collagen, silk and keratin smooth down rough, frizzy hair, while ceramide NP helps the hair hold onto moisture. The manufacturer states the collagen used is of animal origin.

About the product

Elizavecca is a Korean brand known for playful branding, hence the pink piglet on its Milky Piggy packaging. Behind that cheeky design sits something uncommon in this category: the brand states outright that the collagen in this formula is of animal origin, specifically porcine. The ingredient list backs this up, listing gelatin alongside hydrolyzed collagen. For anyone avoiding animal-derived ingredients, whether for ethical or religious reasons, that is a detail most brands leave you to guess.

The formula itself is a lightweight essence. Water, cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone deliver instant smoothness, while proteins, including collagen, silk, keratin and hydrolyzed wheat, soy and corn, handle the plumping effect. Ceramide NP, also known as ceramide 3, helps the hair shaft hold onto moisture. An unusual mix of vegetable extracts rounds out the formula: broccoli, tomato, cabbage, celery, carrot, rice and anise.

Ingredients you'll love

• Hydrolyzed collagen and gelatin - animal-derived proteins that fill in gaps along the hair shaft
• Hydrolyzed silk and keratin - smooth the surface and add softness
• Ceramide NP - helps hair hold onto moisture
• Hydrolyzed wheat, soy and corn proteins - a plant-based addition to the protein complex
• Oat extract (Avena sativa) - soothes and softens

Who it's for

Suited to dry, rough, dull and frizzy hair, including strands weakened by coloring or perming. It works as a quick leave-in finish after washing, with no rinsing step required. Because of the animal-derived collagen and gelatin, it is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.

How to use

1. Apply a small amount to damp hair.
2. Work through the lengths and ends, focusing on damaged areas.
3. Do not rinse out. Dry and style as usual.

Ingredients (INCI)

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caramel, PEG-14M, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Silk, Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Polyacrylate-13, Gelatin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Polysorbate 20, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol.