Skin Inc Supplement Bar Chlorella Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Chlorella vulgaris extract + 5 moreWorks
“Proprietary Japanese seaweed encapsulation technology delivers nourishing ingredients, while the humectant-rich base delivers lasting hydration.”
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:
alcaligenes polysaccharides, 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: alcaligenes polysaccharides, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This serum contains a nutrient-rich extract of the algae chlorella to help improve dullness and reduce the appearance of dark spots for an even, luminous skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Marine algae Chlorella contains many natural bioactive compounds like peptides, flavonoids, and growth factors that have skin brightening and anti-aging benefits.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Cobalt aluminum oxideMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.9–8.9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPotassium hydroxide~2.1–3.1%
Polysorbate 80~1.6–2.4%
Carbomer~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractPueraria lobata root extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractAlcaligenes polysaccharides~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alcaligenes polysaccharidesAlgin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesCobalt aluminum oxide~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Alcaligenes polysaccharides, Algin, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Cobalt aluminum oxide
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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.
| Skin Inc Supplement BarChlorella SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Diorsnow Essence of Light Illuminating Serum | V 10 PlusCollagen Serum | KisocareMATRIXYL 3000 + Argirelox Blended Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | $35.00 | $230.00+$195.00 | $45.10+$10.10 | $11.44−$23.56 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Soluble Collagen | Pentapeptide-18 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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