Name: Kerstin Florian - Rehydrating Algae Gel Masque
Brand: Kerstin Florian

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Moisturizing

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Rehydrating Algae Gel Masque

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, methyl gluceth-20.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

chondrus crispus 1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

glycerin 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

chlorella vulgaris extract 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Harnessing antioxidant and mineral rich Algae extracts, the gel formula works to detoxify skin and neutralise environmental aggressors, while extract of Everlasting Flower Water helps purify and tone for a more even and smooth surface.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

retinyl palmitate 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

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retinyl palmitate 0.1% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

glycerin 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

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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menthyl lactate 0.15% - 0.6%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

parfum 0.15% - 0.55%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

chondrus crispus 1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

carrageenan 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.1% - 6.2%

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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

butylene glycol 3.5% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

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Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-20, Carbomer, Helichrysum italicum flower water, Phenoxyethanol, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xanthan gum, Buteth-3, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Menthyl lactate, Parfum, Santalum album oil, Salicornia herbacea extract, Benzyl alcohol, Retinyl palmitate, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Pelvetia canaliculata extract, Tributyl citrate, Dehydroacetic acid, Ci 42090, Tocopherol, Ci 19140, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool

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Key ingredients	retinyl palmitate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: retinyl palmitate glycerin +1 more Other: faex extract sodium hyaluronate +2 more	Common: retinyl palmitate glycerin Other: avena sativa kernel extract panthenol +1 more	Common: glycerin Other: ascorbyl glucoside anhydroxylitol +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: allantoin haematococcus pluvialis extract +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: cyclomethicone dimethiconol +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate lactobacillus ferment +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: dimethicone saccharide isomerate +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +6 more	Common: retinyl palmitate glycerin +1 more Other: linoleic acid cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin Other: saccharomyces/copper ferment saccharomyces/iron ferment +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +10 more	hydrolyzed royal jelly protein Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? arnica montana extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ppg-26-buteth-26 Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate Has skin benefit? +31 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more

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Kerstin Florian Rehydrating Algae Gel Masque

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