Algenist GENIUS Sleeping Collagen Moisturizer
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“GENIUS Sleeping Collagen Moisturizer”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
carnosine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, chlorella protothecoides oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Naturally sourced and sustainably produced from algae, it's clinically shown to visibly minimize appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as boost the benefits of other active ingredients. .”
This product contains carnosine. 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 toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Loss of Firmness and Elasticity, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, LinaloolMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Collagen~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenWater~11–16%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateOryza sativa bran extract~3.6–5.3%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–4.1%
- 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 triglycerideGlycerin~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetearyl methicone~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPyrus malus fruit extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractChlorella protothecoides oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is unlikely to have additional benefits for the skin
More about Chlorella protothecoides oilPolysorbate 60~0.5–1.2%
Glyceryl glucoside~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosidePolyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateParachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Compounds extracted from green algae that could help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skincare products (topical applicaiton) is missing. Helps moisturize the skin by attracting water to its upper layer
More about Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharidesCollagen amino acids~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function
More about Collagen amino acidsCeramide np~0.4–1%
- 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 npSilybum marianum fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolCarnosine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCitric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLecithin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Sodium phytate~0.15–0.65%
T-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTriethyl citrate~0.1–0.5%
Vanillin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Ionone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Collagen, Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Oryza sativa bran extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl methicone, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Chlorella protothecoides oil, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, Collagen amino acids, Ceramide np, Silybum marianum fruit extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Carnosine, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Lecithin, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phytate, T-butyl alcohol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethyl citrate, Vanillin, Amyl salicylate, Benzyl acetate, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Phenethyl alcohol, Ionone, Linalool
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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.
| AlgenistGENIUS Sleeping Collagen MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCARECeramides Moisture Cream | RevolutionCeramides Moisture Cream | EucerinRoughness Relief Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $114.94 | $11.89−$103.05 | $11.89−$103.05 | $11.26−$103.68 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ns | Ceramide Ns | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Algenist - GENIUS Sleeping Collagen Moisturizer" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Carnosine, glycerin, glyceryl glucoside, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, helianthus annuus extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, chlorella protothecoides oil and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.40% - 1.00%). 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 medium. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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