Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 16
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
O2 Couture Marine Algae Cleanser
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carnitine, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, polysorbate 80, potassium cocoyl glycinate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
User reviews (0)
Averages from community submissions.
No reviews yet for this product.
Be the first to share your experience!
Tried this product?
Help capture what the ingredient list can't—texture, finish, pilling, scent, and more. Answer what you can, skip the rest.
Takes ~30 seconds.
Reviews are shown in aggregate. No personal details.
Key Actives
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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 help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Comedogenic ingredients
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
All ingredients
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in 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
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
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
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
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
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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.
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
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
Oxygen molecules that are abundant in normal air. In cosmetic formulas typically comes as a perfluorohexane oxygen emulsion. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
Might help to attract water to 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
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
A brown algae (sea weed) extract. It might be able to help neutralize free radicals and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
Ingredient list view
Water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium chloride, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Acrylates copolymer, Glycerin, Zea mays starch, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Butylene glycol, Hexylene glycol, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Polysorbate 80, Chromium oxide greens, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Betaine, Ultramarines, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, 1,2-hexanediol, Carnitine, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Sodium benzoate, Ascorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Plankton extract, Soy isoflavones, Arginine ferulate, Spirulina platensis extract, Oxygen, Codium tomentosum extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Hydrolyzed ulva lactuca extract, Hypnea musciformis extract, Ulva lactuca extract, Agarum cribrosum extract, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Jania rubens extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Chlorella minutissima extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Codium fragile extract, Sargassum fulvellum extract, Porphyra yezoensis extract, Pikea robusta extract, Laminaria cloustoni extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Chlorella ferment, Sargassum muticum extract, Cladosiphon okamuranus extract, Euglena gracilis extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Macrocystis pyrifera protein, Hydrolyzed enteromorpha compressa, Algae
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredients
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Melia azedarach
- Preliminary and Pharmacological Profile of Melia azedarach L.: An Overview
- In Vitro antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of the ethanol extract of eggplant (Solanum melongena) stalks in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
- Spirulina for Skin Care: A Bright Blue Future
- Topical Oxygen Emulsion A Novel Wound Therapy
- 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
- Safety Assessment of Brown Algae-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of laminaria saccharina extract on suppressing pigmentation in in-vitro system
- 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