Algotherm Algosilhouette Silky Tightening Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingChondrus crispus extract, Isocetyl stearate + 10 moreGood evidence
“This cream is formulated based of Firming Complex (Alaria Esculenta Seaweed Extract, Silicon Derivative, Centella Asiatica Extract), Pea Peptides which helps to improve skin elasticity, Chondrus Crispus Seaweed Extract known for its moisturizing properties.”
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:
algae extract, glycerin.
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, chondrus crispus extract.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Tocopheryl acetateModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Algae extractModerate evidence
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Alcohol + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl alcohol~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.1–3.8%
- 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~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneHydrogenated palm kernel glycerides~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm kernel glyceridesCetearyl glucoside~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateIsocetyl stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isocetyl stearateAlgae extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractChondrus crispus extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractPisum sativum extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
More about Pisum sativum extractCentella asiatica extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractMethylsilanol mannuronate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCyclodextrin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
More about CyclodextrinParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrogenated palm glycerides~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesAlcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilDimethiconol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Sorbic acid~0.2–0.4%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.35%
Ci 15985~0.2–0.35%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, Cetearyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Isocetyl stearate, Algae extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Pisum sativum extract, Centella asiatica extract, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Cyclodextrin, Parfum, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Alcohol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Sorbic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Ci 15985, Ci 17200, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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