Works for
MoisturizingUrea, MannitolWorks well
“Algemarin Foam Bath does more than merely cleanse the skin, the sea algae extracts in Algemarin gently moisturize the skin and rejuvenate the body with essential marine nutrients.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": mannitol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~12–15%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~6.1–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineParfum~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycol distearate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateLaureth-4~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateCoco-glucoside~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateGlyceryl laurate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateUrea~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaPotassium phosphate~0.55–0.85%
Mannitol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolSodium chloride~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Eugenol~0.15–0.3%
Coumarin~0.1–0.2%
Cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Algae~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Glycol distearate, Laureth-4, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Glyceryl laurate, Urea, Potassium phosphate, Mannitol, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Linalool, Eugenol, Coumarin, Cinnamal, Algae, Ci 42090
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AlgemarinFoam BathYOUR PRODUCT | EucerinDry Skin Intensive Lotion - 10% Urea | PayotWeekend Essentials Face and Body | Acniben®Limpiador Matificante | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $22.99 | $16.41−$6.58 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 5
- 6Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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