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
Pacifica
Glow Baby Hydrodew Moisture Gel
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Gotu Kola + Fruit Exosome Toner
Toner · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Instant Brightening Micropeel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Peach & Lily
Korean Glass Skin Collagen Ginseng Face Mask - Clear
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Buxom
Lash Waterproof Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Leave-in Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kristin Ess
Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
Limited Edition Wonder Blading All-Day Lip Stain – Headliner
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Kristin Ess
Loose Styling Powder
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Monsavon Bol à Raser Pour Rasage Traditionnel 125g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Medicube
PDRN Wrapping Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
bareMinerals
Performance Wear Liquid Foundation
Lists silicones
Nivea
Perles de Q10 sérum concentré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
True Botanicals
Phyto-Retinol Clinical Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Buxom
Plump Shot Peptide Plumping Cream Blush
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask - Travel Size
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
SHEGLAM
Pout Polish Peel-Off Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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