Algenist Collagen Calming Relief

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. Water
2. Collagen
3. Squalane
4. Glycerin
5. Hydrogenated polyisobutene
6. Dimethicone
7. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
8. Palmitic Acid
9. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
10. Persea gratissima oil
11. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
12. Stearic Acid
13. Cetearyl Alcohol
14. PEG-100 Stearate
15. Glyceryl Stearate
16. Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides
17. Chlorella Protothecoides Oil
18. Beta-Glucan
19. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
20. Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
21. Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
22. Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
23. Tocopherol
24. Collagen amino acids
25. Bisabolol
26. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
27. Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
28. Citric Acid
29. Ascorbyl Palmitate
30. Propanediol
31. Ceteareth-20
32. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
33. Pentylene Glycol
34. Butylene Glycol
35. Ethylhexylglycerin
36. Hexylene Glycol
37. Sodium Hydroxide
38. Disodium EDTA
39. 1,2-Hexanediol
40. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
41. Sodium Benzoate
42. Caprylyl Glycol
43. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains PEGContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HAIR CONDITIONING

Collagen

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneHydrogenated polyisobutenePalmitic Acid

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPersea gratissima oilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilStearic AcidCetearyl AlcoholPEG-100 StearateGlyceryl StearateParachlorella Beijerinckii ExopolysaccharidesChlorella Protothecoides OilBeta-GlucanCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractEnteromorpha Compressa ExtractLeontopodium Alpinum ExtractHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic AcidTocopherolCollagen amino acidsBisabololOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractSilybum Marianum Fruit ExtractCitric AcidAscorbyl PalmitatePropanediolCeteareth-20Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPentylene GlycolButylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTA1,2-HexanediolLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateSodium BenzoateCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Collagen

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Dimethicone

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Persea gratissima oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides

Not decoded yet

Chlorella Protothecoides Oil

Not decoded yet

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Enteromorpha Compressa Extract

Compressed Ulva extract, skin protector; watch microbe/heavy-metal QC on algal extracts.

Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

Edelweiss extract; flavonoid-rich skin conditioner; scarce raw material, high cost, verify batch consistency

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Bioactive marker in Evening Primrose Oil, antioxidant and soothing; used at low levels

Tocopherol

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

Collagen amino acids

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract

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

Citric Acid

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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