Name: Algenist - GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Emulsion
Brand: Algenist

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Product summary

"Algenist - GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Emulsion" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. 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 (glycerin, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 3, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, c10-18 triglycerides and cetyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (ceramide 3 0.35% - 0.60%). 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.
Adenosine 0.30% - 0.55% in this moisturizer adds an anti-aging benefit. Adenosine is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical adenosine in low concentrations can help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Emulsion

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The rich-hydration lotion moisturizes and plumps skin.

Source: Algenist

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

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

glycerin 2.5% - 3%

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.6% - 8.1%

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

dimethicone 3.3% - 4%

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

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

ceramide 3 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

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

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Potential irritants

bupleurum falcatum root extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating

cynara scolymus leaf extract 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.6% - 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

hydrogenated polyisobutene 4.5% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Glycerin, C10-18 triglycerides, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Algae oligosaccharides, Silica, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Atractylodes macrocephala root extract, Bupleurum falcatum root extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Collagen, Iris florentina root extract, Ceramide 3, Adenosine, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene carbonate, Peg-100 stearate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Stearalkonium bentonite, Cetyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Key ingredients	adenosine ceramide 3 +4 more	Common: adenosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum ceramide np +13 more	Common: adenosine ceramide 3 +3 more Other: betaine beeswax +2 more	Common: adenosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum ceramide np +13 more	Common: adenosine ceramide 3 +2 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid sodium polyacrylate +4 more	Common: ceramide 3 dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 +13 more	Common: adenosine ceramide 3 +5 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +46 more	Common: adenosine ceramide 3 +5 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate heptapeptide-15 palmitate +20 more	Common: adenosine ceramide 3 +3 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine glycine soja oil +7 more	Common: adenosine ceramide 3 +3 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine glycine soja oil +9 more	Common: ceramide 3 dimethicone +2 more Other: cyclomethicone oenothera biennis oil +2 more	Common: adenosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? cynara scolymus leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +12 more	linalool Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara peel oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +25 more	piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	honey extract Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +80 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +39 more

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Moisturizing

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