PRODUCT REVIEW
Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser
sucrose laurate
2.3% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
retinyl palmitate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
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
parfum
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
6.5% -
9.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
chlorella protothecoides oil
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is unlikely to have additional benefits for the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinyl palmitate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.4% -
8.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Potential irritants
retinyl palmitate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
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
parfum
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
6.5% -
9.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
chlorella protothecoides oil
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Is unlikely to have additional benefits for the skin
All ingredients
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
ethylhexyl palmitate
6.5% -
9.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
caprylic/capric triglyceride
5.4% -
8.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Sucrose laurate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Persea gratissima oil, Chlorella protothecoides oil, Algae exopolysaccharides, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77288, Benzyl benzoate