algenist Genius Liquid 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 (Aqua
3. Eau)
4. Propanediol
5. Isononyl Isononanoate
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Glycerin
8. Betaine
9. Pentylene Glycol
10. Dextrin Palmitate
11. Collagen Amino Acids
12. Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides
13. Chlorella Protothecoides Oil
14. Helichrysum Stoechas Extract
15. Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract
16. Niacinamide
17. Tocopherol
18. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
19. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
20. Adenosine
21. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
22. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
23. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
24. Palmitic Acid
25. Disodium Edta
26. Carbomer
27. Sodium Lactate
28. Amodimethicone
29. Homosalate
30. Polysorbate 20
31. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
32. 1,2-Hexanediol
33. Caprylyl Glycol
34. Octocrylene
35. Sodium Hydroxide
36. Phenoxyethanol
37. Fragrance
38. Limonene
39. Beta-Carotene

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains PEGContains fragrance

Formulation view Water-based serum with polyols for hydration, including hydrolyzed collagen, niacinamide, and peptides. Includes sunscreens. Simple preservative system. Targets firmness and care. Suitable for daytime use. Factory view: polyol matrix causes high viscosity, requiring solvents.

Key ingredients

HAIR CONDITIONING

CollagenBetaine

溶剂

Water (AquaEau)

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Pentylene GlycolDextrin PalmitateCollagen Amino AcidsParachlorella Beijerinckii ExopolysaccharidesChlorella Protothecoides OilHelichrysum Stoechas ExtractCylindrotheca Fusiformis ExtractNiacinamideTocopherolPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7AdenosineHelianthus Annuus Seed OilLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePalmitic AcidDisodium EdtaCarbomerSodium LactateAmodimethiconeHomosalatePolysorbate 20Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolOctocryleneSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolFragranceLimoneneBeta-Carotene

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Ingredients explained

Collagen

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

Water (Aqua

Solvent and base; pharmaceutical grade recommended for active formulations.

Eau)

Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation

Propanediol

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Dextrin Palmitate

Modified polysaccharide ester for emulsifying and anticaking; mild cleanser; used in solid soaps or powders.

Collagen Amino Acids

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

Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides

Not decoded yet

Chlorella Protothecoides Oil

Not decoded yet

Helichrysum Stoechas Extract

Not decoded yet

Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract

Not decoded yet

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Tocopherol

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Palmitic Acid

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

Disodium Edta

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Amodimethicone

Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

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