6.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Algenist GENIUS Liquid Collagen Lip has a moisturizing rating of 6.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.5 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
40 | Collagen | Animal | Moisturizing (humectant) |
22 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
11 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
6 | Isononyl Isononanoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
3 | Dextrin Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
2 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Diglycerin | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant) |
1 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
0.3 | Menthoxypropanediol | Botanical, Synthetic | Astringent,Fragrance,Flavor,Refreshing |
0.3 | Collagen Amino Acids | Animal | Moisturizing (humectant) |
0.3 | Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides | Algae | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
A protein that builds all human tissues, especially skin and joints. It is used as a moisturizing humectant ingredient in skincare.
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
11
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
An ester of a branched fatty acid with a branched fatty alcohol. It is an easily spreadable emollient that has a silky, dry, non-greasy feel on the skin.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient
Origin
Botanical
A fatty oil expressed from the seeds of meadowfoam. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.