What are the key ingredients in INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM?

INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM contains 19 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Carnosine, and more.

Does INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM rated?

Safety ratings for INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/institut-esthederm-intensive-spiruline-serum.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/institut-esthederm-intensive-spiruline-serum.

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INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM

Updated on: 19/09/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

11 of 19

Skin-Safe

low risk

7 of 19

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 19

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

19 ingredients

7 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Institut Esthederm product. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Propylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +3

Polysorbate 20

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Spirulina Maxima Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Surface Refiner

Carnosine

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Algae Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet Scent Provider +2

Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Chlorphenesin

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Linalool

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer

Benzyl Salicylate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

UV Protector for Products Fragrance Provider

Hexyl Cinnamal

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider

Benzyl Benzoate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Safety: Very high risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Citronellol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider

Mineral Salts

Skin Enhancer

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Propylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet +4
03 Polysorbate 20	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
04 Spirulina Maxima Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Surface Refiner
05 Carnosine	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
06 Algae Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet +3
07 Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
08 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator
09 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
10 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
11 Chlorphenesin	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
12 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
13 Linalool	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer
14 Benzyl Salicylate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	UV Protector for Products Fragrance Provider
15 Hexyl Cinnamal	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider
16 Benzyl Benzoate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Germ Fighter +1
17 Butylphenyl Methylpropional	S 5 Safety: Very high risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
18 Citronellol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider
19 Mineral Salts		Skin Enhancer

Potential Irritants

3 flagged

Parfum Linalool Hexyl Cinnamal

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Is Institut Esthederm INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 19 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Institut Esthederm a good skincare brand?

French professional skincare brand focusing on cellular cosmetics. Institut Esthederm makes products such as INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Institut Esthederm.

Is Institut Esthederm INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 7 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a>, <a href="/ingredient/linalool" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Linalool</a> and <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-salicylate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Salicylate</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Institut Esthederm INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 19 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Institut Esthederm INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM?

This product is from Institut Esthederm. See more products from Institut Esthederm.

What are the ingredients in Institut Esthederm INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM?

INTENSIVE SPIRULINE SERUM contains 19 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/propylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Propylene Glycol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/polysorbate-20" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Polysorbate 20</a>, <a href="/ingredient/spirulina-maxima-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Spirulina Maxima Extract</a> and <a href="/ingredient/carnosine" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Carnosine</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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