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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief versus First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask .

Last updated on February 09, 2024. Published on July 03, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate • Behenyl Alcohol • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Cetearyl Olivate • Allantoin • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sorbitan Olivate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Pentylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Xanthan Gum • Tanacetum Annuum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Trideceth-6 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Colloidal Oatmeal • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract • Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Citric Acid • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 1.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 4.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 7.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 15.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract may help soothe your skin by reducing inflammation. Emerging studies show it inhibits NO production safely, therefore reducing inflammation.

Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.

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Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 19.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 31.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid.

Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 22.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 38.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. The ferulic acid may help with skin brightening and help soothe the skin.

Antioxidants may help with anti-aging due to its ability to neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells and DNA.

While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.

One thing to note is the presence of tannins. Tannins are naturally found in nature. This compound may be skin-sensitizing.

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Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 26.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 39.

8
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 30.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 43.

9
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Ascorbyl Palmitate

Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 31.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 42.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 35.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 36.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 37.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 47.

13
What it does: Antimicrobial
Community Rating: Liked

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.

It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.

Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 42.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 44.

14
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate

Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 43.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 46.

15
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 44.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.

16
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 45.

First Aid Beauty FAB Pharma Arnica Relief & Rescue Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.

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13% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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