Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-oxidation
- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Product Summary
"Algenist - REVEAL Color Correcting Eye Serum Brightener" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides 0.50% - 0.70% and aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract 0.30% - 0.55%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, haematococcus pluvialis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Moisturizing
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:
aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides.
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: chlorella protothecoides oil, chondrus crispus extract.
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Extract from large brown algae that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
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
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
An emollient. Is unlikely to have additional benefits for the skin
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Solutions for , Dark circles , Fine lines and wrinkles If you want to know more...
Source: Sephora CA
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Alga Correcting complexwith unique microalgae and pigmentscreates natural color correction, treating dull, uneven skintone for a brighter complexion.
Source: Sephora CA
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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
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
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
An emollient. Is unlikely to have additional benefits for the skin
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Extract from large brown algae that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient. Is unlikely to have additional benefits for the skin
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
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
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
An emollient. Is unlikely to have additional benefits for the skin
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
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
Extract from large brown algae that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
Used to increase stability of product formulations
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Talc, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Butylene glycol, Mica, Sodium chloride, Polysorbate 20, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Chlorella protothecoides oil, Parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides, Chondrus crispus extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Halidrys siliquosa extract, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Citric acid, Polyethylene, Polysilicone-11, Hydrogen dimethicone, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Aluminum hydroxide, Disodium edta, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disteardimonium hectorite, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Beta-carotene, Ci 40800, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmetics
- Exopolysaccharides extracted from Parachlorella kessleri inhibit colon carcinoma growth in mice via stimulation of host antitumor immune responses
- Microalgal polysaccharide compositions
- Effective Inhibition of Skin Cancer, Tyrosinase, and Antioxidative Properties by Astaxanthin and Astaxanthin Esters from the Green Alga Haematococcus pluvialis
- Preliminary Clinical Evaluation of Toxicity and Efficacy of A New Astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus pluvialis Extract
- Astaxanthin in Skin Health, Repair, and Disease: A Comprehensive Review
- Dunaliella salina alga extract inhibits the production of interleukin-6, nitric oxide, and reactive oxygen species by regulating nuclear factor-κB/Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription in virus-infected RAW264.7 cells
- Biochemical composition and bioactivity screening of various extracts from Dunaliella salina, a green microalga
- Effects of the Aphanizomenon flos-aquae Extract (Klamin®) on a Neurodegeneration Cellular Model
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Chemical and nutritional evaluation ofPongamia glabra oil andAcacia auriculaeformis oil
- Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysates
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate as Used in Cosmetics
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid