Algenist Sublime Defense
Algenist
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
UV Protection from (3) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Brightening from (2) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
Dry skin
Oily Skin
Sensitive skin
Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 28 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
5
|
|
Octinoxate (Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent) |
UV Protection
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
UV Protection
Good for sensitive skin
|
2
9
|
|
Zinc Oxide (Skin Protecting, Cosmetic Colorant, Sunscreen Agent, Bulking Agent) |
UV Protection
Good for oily skin
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Silicone
|
1
|
|
Water (Solvent) |
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat (Solvent, Masking, Antifoaming Agent, Viscosity Controlling, Antimicrobial, Astringent) |
Bad for sensitive skin
Bad for dry skin
Alcohol
|
1
2
|
A
|
Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
Good for dry skin
|
1
|
|
Polyglyceryl 3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
|
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming) |
|
3
|
A
|
Peg/ Ppg 18/ 18 Dimethicone (Emulsifying) |
|
3
|
A
|
Peg 9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
1
|
A
|
Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides |
|
1
|
|
Echinacea Purpurea Extract (Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Moisturising) |
|
2
3
|
A
|
Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
|
1
|
|
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning, Astringent) |
|
1
|
|
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
Brightening
|
5
|
|
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Brightening
Acne fighting
|
1
|
A
|
Stearic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting) |
Bad for oily skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
1
|
|
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning) |
|
3
|
A
|
Bht (Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant) |
|
2
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
1
|
A
|
Aluminum Hydroxide (Humectant, Skin Protecting, Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
2
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance (Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
Good for dry skin
|
3
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal (Masking, Fragrance) |
Allergen
|
3
|
|
Linalool (Masking, Deodorant, Fragrance) |
Allergen
|