
Algenist Elevate Firming & Lifting Contouring Serum
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 (1) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (3) 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 47 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water (Solvent) |
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Fragrance (Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
![]() UV Protection
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A
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Citric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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A
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Sodium Benzoate (Masking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive) |
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
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A
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Potassium Sorbate (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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A
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Tin Oxide (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Bulking Agent) |
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A
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Carbomer (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming) |
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A
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Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Bulking Agent) |
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B
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Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Hydroxyethylcellulose (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Film Forming) |
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A
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Chlorphenesin (Preservative, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide) |
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A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Sodium Pca (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning, Exclusive) |
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A
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Tapioca Starch (Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
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A
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide 1 (Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Sodium Lactate (Humectant, pH adjusting agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic) |
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B
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Sodium Polyacrylate (Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient) |
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Dicaprylyl Carbonate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 7 (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Hydrolyzed Rice Protein (Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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Adenosine (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Sorbitan Laurate (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Dextran (Viscosity Controlling, Binding Agent, Binding, Bulking Agent) |
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Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract (Fragrance, Tonic) |
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Acetyl Dipeptide 1 Cetyl Ester (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein (Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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Acetyl Tetrapeptide 2 (Skin Conditioning) |
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Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide 2 (Skin Conditioning) |
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Acetyl Hydroxyproline (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Skinprotectant) |
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Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Silica (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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A
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VP/VA Copolymer (Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
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Gold (Cosmetic Colorant) |
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Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract |
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Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract |
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A
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Algae Exopolysaccharides |
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Arginine/ Lysine Polypeptide (Skin Conditioning) |
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