Algotherm Algo Essential Comfort Enzymatic Exfoliating Gel
Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Algo Essential Comfort Enzymatic Exfoliating Gel”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Carica papaya fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolWater~2.7–4.1%
Parfum~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLaminaria ochroleuca extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractCodium tomentosum extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plankton extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula stoechas extract~0.45–1.1%
Sorbitol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolButylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Propylene glycol, Water, Parfum, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Plankton extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Lavandula stoechas extract, Sorbitol, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AlgothermAlgo Essential Comfort Enzymatic Exfoliating GelYOUR PRODUCT | ThalgoM-ceutic Intensive Peel | ZiajaonlineZiaja Sensitive Skin Enzyme Peeling | MesoesteticUltimate Micropeel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | $7.31 | $44.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Panthenol | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Algotherm - Algo Essential Comfort Enzymatic Exfoliating Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.60% - 6.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 108.79A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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