algenist Genius Sleeping Collagen

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Collagen
2. Water
3. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
4. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Glycerin
7. Cetearyl Methicone
8. Dimethicone
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
11. Chlorella Protothecoides Oil
12. Polysorbate 60
13. Glyceryl Glucoside
14. Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
15. Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides
16. Collagen Amino Acids
17. Ceramide NP
18. Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
19. Helianthus Annuus Extract
20. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
21. Tocopherol
22. Carnosine
23. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
24. Caprylyl Glycol
25. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Hexylene Glycol
28. Citric Acid
29. Lecithin
30. Sodium Hydroxide
31. Sodium Phytate
32. T-Butyl Alcohol
33. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
34. Phenoxyethanol
35. Triethyl Citrate
36. Vanillin
37. Amyl Salicylate
38. Benzyl Acetate
39. Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
40. Phenethyl Alcohol
41. Ionone
42. Linalool

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains alcoholContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

HAIR CONDITIONING

Collagen

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractCetearyl Methicone

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractChlorella Protothecoides OilPolysorbate 60Glyceryl GlucosidePolyglyceryl-2 StearateParachlorella Beijerinckii ExopolysaccharidesCollagen Amino AcidsCeramide NPSilybum Marianum Fruit ExtractHelianthus Annuus ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherolCarnosineSodium Stearoyl GlutamateCaprylyl GlycolAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolCitric AcidLecithinSodium HydroxideSodium PhytateT-Butyl AlcoholLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePhenoxyethanolTriethyl CitrateVanillinAmyl SalicylateBenzyl AcetateCedrus Atlantica Bark OilPhenethyl AlcoholIononeLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Collagen

Hydrating conditioning agent; soluble protein used in hair care and toners; forms occlusive layer.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Cetearyl Methicone

Silicone-based emulsifier for slip; high levels may leave residue, cleansing needed.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Chlorella Protothecoides Oil

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Glyceryl Glucoside

Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier; mild, non-ionic, suitable for O/W emulsions with good stability.

Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides

Not decoded yet

Collagen Amino Acids

Hydrolyzed collagen peptides for hair and skin conditioning; low molecular weight aids moisturizing and conditioning, not direct collagen filling.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract

Silybum marianum fruit extract (milk thistle). Antioxidant. Contains alkaloids/terpenes; rare cross-allergenicity with grass/pollen families.

Helianthus Annuus Extract

Sunflower extract; oleic/vit E rich; emollient, low irrit, good for dry skin, no pub comed data

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Carnosine

Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

Vanillin

Fragrance component; EU limit 0.85%, potential allergen, oxidation sensitive.

Amyl Salicylate

Not decoded yet

Benzyl Acetate

Benzyl acetate; fruity fragrance, EU allergen

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Ionone

Rose scent fragrance fixative; listed EU allergen 26, must be labeled, use caution with sensitive skin.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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