Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream by Algenist

Name: Algenist - Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream by Algenist
Brand: Algenist

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: high
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2

Key actives

Retinyl palmitate0.4% - 0.6%Butyrospermum parkii butter1% - 1.3%Ceramide 30.5% - 0.75%

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Product Summary

"Algenist - Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream by Algenist" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Algenist - Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream by Algenist ticks this box. Glycerin, butylene glycol 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 3, butyrospermum parkii butter, 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

this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.40% - 0.60%, 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 0.50% - 0.75%). 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

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 for 112.00$ in the United States and from 77.48£ up to 85.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream by Algenist

Source: From product name

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: glycerin, butylene glycol.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3

Lysine0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Chlorella protothecoides oil2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient. Is unlikely to have additional benefits for the skin

Glycerin3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Butyrospermum parkii butter1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Caprylic/capric triglyceride6.5% - 8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Dimethicone2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Ceramide 30.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Proline0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Cetyl alcohol0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Collagen0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products

Caprylyl glycol0.25% - 0.5%