
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Cosmetic ampoule with Red Algae, 8 ingredients
FEATURES
Immediate tensor effect, smooth and radiant skin, contains Red Algae, erases signs of stress and fatigue, firming effect, makes skin firmer, luminous and supple, protects and prevents signs of aging
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
No parabens mentioned, no alcohol mentioned, no sulfates mentioned
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Signs Of Stress And Fatigue Firmness Skin Radiance Anti-agingBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What LA CABINE Says
Product Description:
LaCabine Flash effect INMEDIATE TENSOR EFFECT. SMOOTH AND RADIANT SKIN, FULL OF VITALITY. WITH RED ALGAE. The Red Algae formula helps to erase all the signs of stress and fatigue from your skin while also providing an immediate firming effect. The dual action efficacy instantly makes skin firmer, more luminous and supple as well as protecting your skin, preventing the appearance of the signs of aging. More beautiful and radiant skin from the first application. Light is reflected on a blemish-free face.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua-(Water),Hydroxypropyl-Methylcellulose,Pullulan,Porphyridium-cruentum-Extract,Triethylene-Glycol,Carbomer,Imidazolidinyl-Urea,Phenoxyethanol,Sodium-Hydroxide
Key Ingredients
Porphyridium cruentum Extract
Ingredients Details
Carbomer
Common Name(s): Carbopol,polyacrylic acid,carboxyvinyl polymer
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides transparent gel textures and thickening at very low concentrations via ph-responsive swelling.
Why It's Used: The most widely used gel thickener โ provides crystal-clear, stable gels at concentrations as low as 0.1-0.5% with ph-controlled viscosity.
How It Works: Highly crosslinked polyacrylic acid remains tightly coiled at acidic ph. neutralization with naoh or triethanolamine ionizes carboxylic groups causing electrostatic repulsion that unfolds and swells the polymer coils, dramatically increasing viscosity. concentration-dependent thickening.
Typically Found In: Gels,serums,emulsions,sunscreens
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ polyacrylic acid thickener
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Carbomer's ph-responsive swelling mechanism provides an elegant formulation control tool: a neutralized gel can be liquefied by ph reduction (adding acid) and re-thickened by reneutralization. this reversible rheology control allows two-phase products that mix on application without the need for mechanical emulsification.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Phenoxyethanol
Common Name(s): 2-phenoxyethanol,rose ether,ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
CAS Number: 122-99-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Prevents microbial contamination and spoilage in cosmetic formulations.
Why It's Used: The benchmark cosmetic preservative โ eu-permitted up to 1%, effective against virtually all cosmetically relevant microorganisms, and excellent tolerability.
How It Works: Phenol ring provides broad antimicrobial activity via disruption of bacterial and fungal cell membranes and inhibition of enzymatic activity. effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts (candida), and molds (aspergillus). activity ph range: 3-9.
Typically Found In: All cosmetic formulations as primary preservative
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ broad-spectrum preservative
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1% (eu max 1%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics regulation max 1%. sccs assessed as safe at โค1%. avoid use around eyes in baby products per some country regulations. ewg score: 4.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phenoxyethanol's widespread adoption as the primary cosmetic preservative followed the phaseout of parabens from many formulations in the 2000s-2010s. despite having a comparable or better safety profile to parabens, it is often cited in 'free-from' formulations โ a consumer perception issue rather than a scientific safety concern.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sccs opinion on phenoxyethanol,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Pullulan
Common Name(s): Pullulan,aureobasidium fermentation polysaccharide,instant film-former
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Forms a transparent, flexible film on skin within minutes of application that physically tightens surface texture and reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines โ providing the visible 'instant lifting' effect used in eye creams and prestige anti-aging serums.
Why It's Used: Pullulan provides the immediate visible lifting effect that biological actives (peptides, retinoids) require weeks to produce โ enabling 'instant + long-term' positioning where the pullulan film delivers the immediate visual result while slower actives provide the cumulative benefit.
How It Works: Pullulan film forms by water evaporation after application โ the polysaccharide chains entangle and h-bond forming a cohesive biopolymer network on the skin surface. the film's tensile strength provides physical compression of superficial wrinkles and pores. the film is water-resistant (resists perspiration) but fully biodegradable from the natural polysaccharide structure.
Typically Found In: Eye creams,anti-aging prestige serums,instant effect
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Pullulan film tensile properties: young's modulus ~1.5 gpa dry โ sufficient for physical skin surface compression and tightening perception. the film softens progressively through the day as skin moisture is absorbed, providing a self-regulating wear-down that matches skin dynamics.
Last Verified: Cosing database,pullulan instant film-forming lifting review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12