Algin
Algin is a viscosity controlling and binding ingredient. It’s in 69 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, hair styling and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Algin: used to hold ingredients together.
What it does
Contains Algin: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Algin: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Algin: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74179, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as sodium alginate and natrii alginas.
Products that contain Algin
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Kristin Ess
Air Dry Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Air Dry Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Beach Wave Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Night Restore Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Night Cream
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Peel Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Collagen Milky Wrapping Glow Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Moroccanoil
Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Hydrating Water Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Life Boosting Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Shield Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Pacifica
Future Youth Gravity Rebound Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
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