algenist Alive Prebiotic Balancing Mask

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. Glycerin
2. Water (Aqua
3. Eau)
4. Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
5. Propanediol
6. Kaolin
7. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
8. Bentonite
9. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
10. Maltooligosyl Glucoside
11. Myristic Acid
12. Lactic Acid
13. Glyceryl Stearate
14. Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides
15. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
16. Alteromonas Ferment Extract
17. Corallina Officinalis Extract
18. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
19. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
20. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
21. Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
22. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
23. Tocopherol
24. Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
25. Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
26. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
27. Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
28. Butylene Glycol
29. Coco-Glucoside
30. Lauryl Glucoside
31. Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
32. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
33. Ethylhexylglycerin
34. Lauric Acid
35. Palmitic Acid
36. Cellulose Gum
37. Sucrose
38. Sodium Chloride
39. Mica
40. Sodium Benzoate
41. Phenoxyethanol
42. Titanium Dioxide
43. Iron Oxides
44. Manganese Violet
45. Chromium Hydroxide Green

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

DENATURANT

Glycerin

溶剂

Water (AquaEau)

CLEANSING

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ABRASIVE

Kaolin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

ABSORBENT

Bentonite

Other ingredients

Magnesium Aluminum SilicateMaltooligosyl GlucosideMyristic AcidLactic AcidGlyceryl StearateParachlorella Beijerinckii ExopolysaccharidesChlorella Vulgaris ExtractAlteromonas Ferment ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractTocopherolHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateSodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateCocamidopropyl BetaineSodium Methyl Oleoyl TaurateButylene GlycolCoco-GlucosideLauryl GlucosideStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateEthylhexylglycerinLauric AcidPalmitic AcidCellulose GumSucroseSodium ChlorideMicaSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolTitanium DioxideIron OxidesManganese VioletChromium Hydroxide Green

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Ingredients explained

Glycerin

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

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

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Sodium cocoyl glycinate; mild amino acid surfactant for cleansing; precipitate in hard water, use chelators

Propanediol

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

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Lactococcus lysate; provides amino acids and polysaccharides for moisture, fermentation reduces allergens.

Bentonite

Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Maltooligosyl Glucoside

Hydrophilic humectant and film former at 0.1–1%; low irritation, suitable for all skin types

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides

Not decoded yet

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Alteromonas Ferment Extract

Ferment filtrate with peptides/polysaccharides; skin conditioning, 1–3% typical; check preservative system.

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract

Basil extract; contains eugenol; tonic/antioxidant, potential allergen at high levels.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

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

Tocopherol

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

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Humectant for hydration and film formation; 1-5%, monitor microbial contamination

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Mild anionic surfactant at 0.5–10%; fine foam, lower irritation than soaps, suitable for gentle cleansing.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

Mild taurine-based anionic surfactant for emulsification and foam; low irritation, suitable for sensitive cleansers.

Butylene Glycol

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

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Lauryl Glucoside

Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Film former and opacifier for powder makeup; some batches contain sensitizing monomers.

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Lauric Acid

Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.

Palmitic Acid

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

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Phenoxyethanol

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Manganese Violet

Purple inorganic pigment for color; water-insoluble, used in powders/creams

Chromium Hydroxide Green

Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.

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