Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief versus Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment .
Last updated on August 07, 2023. Published on April 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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, oils and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief 45 ingredients
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment 52 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Sulfate Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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EU Allergen Free
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief 45 ingredients
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment 52 ingredients
Water • Collagen • Squalane • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Palmitic Acid • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Stearic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides • Chlorella Protothecoides Oil • Beta-Glucan • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Enteromorpha Compressa Extract • Leontopodium Alpinum Extract • Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid • Tocopherol • Collagen Amino Acids • Bisabolol • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract • Coelastrella Vacuolata Oil • Watanabea Reniformis Oil • Citric Acid • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Propanediol • Ceteareth-20 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Pentylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • 1,2-Hexanediol • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Sodium Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol
Allantoin 0.5% • Dimethicone 2% • Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract • Water • Ascorbic Acid • Benzoic Acid • Boswellia Serrata Extract • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Citric Acid • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Decyl Glucoside • Dehydroacetic Acid • Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates • Glycerin • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Hexylene Glycol • Honey Extract • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Isododecane • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Oleic Acid • Oligopeptide-10 • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Palmitic Acid • Panthenol • Peg-40 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Phenylpropanol • Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract • Phospholipids • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Polysilicone-11 • Propanediol • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Stearic Acid • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Tetrapeptide-16 • Tin Oxide • Titanium Dioxide • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 1.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 4.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 19.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 5.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 24.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Algenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 6.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 8.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 32.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 11.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 21.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 12.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 47.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 23.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 53.
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.
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 26.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 28.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 30.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 12.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 32.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 42.
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.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 8.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 38.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 BenzoateAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 43.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 44.
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 GlycolAlgenist Genius Collagen Calming Relief contains this as ingredient number 44.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Rodan + Fields Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment contains this as ingredient number 35.
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