Blue Algae Vitamin C Skinclarity Brightening Serum
The Algenist Blue Algae Vitamin C Skinclarity Brightening Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 40 ingredients (26 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Triheptanoin
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
C13-15 Alkane
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides
(Film Forming, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biosaccharide Gum-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bakuchiol
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
|
|
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
(Binding, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Corallina Officinalis Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
3
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
(Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Hemocyanin
(Anti Sebum, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
|
|
lavandula angustifolia oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tanacetum Vulgare Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Salicylate
(Denaturant, Preservative) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
