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Algologie L’archipel Hydro Mattifying & Purifying Gel Cream
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Algologie L’archipel Hydro Mattifying & Purifying Gel Cream

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Undaria pinnatifida extract, Dimethicone + 7 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“L’archipel Hydro Mattifying & Purifying Gel Cream”
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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: dimethicone, isononyl isononanoate.

Undaria pinnatifida extractKey activeEffect: HighA seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect~0.20012667%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.59998%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~15.9999%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.20062667%
Hydrolyzed alginKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumDerived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.20092667%
Crithmum maritimum extractKey activeEffect: MediumAn algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties~0.20082667%
C13-14 isoparaffin· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency~1.59948%
Isononyl isononanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness~16.0001%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.20042667%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“Its astringent properties reduce shine and tighten pores by reducing sebum secretion.”
Source: Direct From The Therapist

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.59968%est.
Zinc sulfateA preservative. It can be irritatingHigh~0.20022667%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.20002667%est.
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~15.9998%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.59988%est.
PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.59978%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~1.59928%est.
Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.59918%est.
Maris salUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.20102667%est.
Sodium salicylateThe salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic productsMedium~0.20052667%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.20042667%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.20032667%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.19992667%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Hydrolyzed alginDerived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.20092667%est.
Crithmum maritimum extractAn algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties3/5~0.20082667%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~16.0002%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isononyl isononanoate~16.0001%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Polymethyl methacrylate~16%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections

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Glycerin~15.9999%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~15.9998%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Dimethicone~1.59998%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.59988%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyacrylamide~1.59978%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

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Parfum~1.59968%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~1.59958%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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C13-14 isoparaffin~1.59948%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium benzoate~1.59938%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~1.59928%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Porphyridium cruentum culture conditioned media
Not recognized
Laureth-7~1.59918%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium gluconate~1.59908%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Sodium hydroxide~1.59898%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Maris sal~0.20102667%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Hydrolyzed algin~0.20092667%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Crithmum maritimum extract~0.20082667%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties

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Eryngium maritimum extract~0.20072667%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium hyaluronate~0.20062667%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium salicylate~0.20052667%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-aging

The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.20042667%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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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Citric acid~0.20032667%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Zinc sulfate~0.20022667%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. It can be irritating

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Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.20012667%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

More about Undaria pinnatifida extract
Ci 19140~0.20002667%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.19992667%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Polymethyl methacrylate, Glycerin, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, C13-14 isoparaffin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Unknown, Laureth-7, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hydroxide, Maris sal, Hydrolyzed algin, Crithmum maritimum extract, Eryngium maritimum extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium salicylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citric acid, Zinc sulfate, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Ci 19140, Ci 42090

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  3. 3
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Plant Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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