Algae Extract
Algae Extract is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 27 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, concealer and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Algae extract: used to hold water in the product and on skin. Also used in oral-care products.
What it does
Contains Algae Extract: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Algae Extract: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Algae Extract: oral-care
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Algae Extract: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Algae Extract: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 54290, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Algae Extract
Juice Beauty
2-in-1 Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Estée Lauder
Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Estée Lauder
Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Age Defy Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Dermalogica
Age Reversal Eye Complex
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Flower Beauty
Bright-Eyed Under Eye Corrector
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Mad Hippie
Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
dead sea minerals anti-stress clay face mask
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cremo
Face Moisturizer
Lists fragrance allergens
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Jane Iredale
Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
The Ordinary
Marine Hyaluronics
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
AcM
NC35 Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Buttah Skin
Oil-Free Hyaluronic Gel-Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Juice Beauty
Peptide Lifting Neck Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Maelove
Plush Cream Lightweight Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Shampoo Elseve L’Oréal Hydra Detox 48h Anti-Caspa com 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
Silken Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Brickell Men’s Products
Strong Hold Texturizing Pomade for Men
Hair styling · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
Foundation · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
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