Algenist Advanced Anti-aging Repairing Oil by Algenist
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide 3, Chlorella protothecoides oil + 6 moreWorks well
“The quick-absorbing, non-greasy benefits of the Advanced Anti-Aging Repairing Oil instantly replenish skin with essential moisture while working to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, a dull complexion, and rough skin texture.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, chlorella protothecoides oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3
Anti-agingRetinyl palmitate, Alaria esculenta extract + 1 moreMay help
“The quick-absorbing, non-greasy benefits of the Advanced Anti-Aging Repairing Oil instantly replenish skin with essential moisture while working to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, a dull complexion, and rough skin texture.”
This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneRetinyl palmitateMay help
“Target fine lines and wrinkles, dryness, and dull and uneven skin tone and texture with the quick-absorbing Algenist Repairing Oil face treatment.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 2 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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Chlorella protothecoides oil~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is unlikely to have additional benefits for the skin
More about Chlorella protothecoides oilCetearyl ethylhexanoate~7.3–10.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateIsopropyl isostearate~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isopropyl isostearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCeramide 3~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Alaria esculenta extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractRetinyl palmitate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopherol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilGeraniol~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Chlorella protothecoides oil, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl isostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ceramide 3, Alaria esculenta extract, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Geraniol
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| AlgenistAdvanced Anti-aging Repairing Oil by AlgenistYOUR PRODUCT | de MamielAtmosphériques Intense Nurture Antioxidant Elixir | Aesthetics RxA Serum Retinol Restorative | Thank You FarmerMiracle Age Repair Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 49% | 48% |
| Price | $82.00 | $127.16+$45.16 | — | $42.60−$39.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Retinol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Algenist - Advanced Anti-aging Repairing Oil by Algenist" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (alaria esculenta extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide 3, caprylic/capric triglyceride, chlorella protothecoides oil, helianthus annuus seed oil and cetearyl ethylhexanoate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 1.30% - 1.90%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide 3 2.90% - 4.30%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 22.00$ up to 82.00$ in the United States, from 103.40CA$ up to 110.00CA$ in Canada and for 65.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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