Algenist GENIUS Liquid Collagen for oily skin
Liquid Collagen
Alguronic Acid- Collagen
Niacinamide
Tocopherol
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate plumping and firming for your oily skin due to collagen and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, which support improving volume and elasticity, while niacinamide offers some seboregulation.
- The formula provides general hydration and soothing benefits, which you would notice, but lacks targeted ingredients for oil control to address your oily shine concerns.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Tocopherol.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers frequently report that this serum provides immediate hydration and plumps the skin, leading to a noticeable glow and improved bounce. Many also experience softer skin texture and a reduction in fine lines. However, a significant number of reviews mention the high price point and a strong, sometimes irritating floral or vanilla fragrance.
Highlights
Plumps and hydrates Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels plump”
- “Super hydrating”
- “Restores bounce”
- “Instant hydration”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “Skin felt softer”
- “Smoother texture”
- “Softened look”
- “Velvety feel”
High price Often Mentioned
- “Pricey”
- “Cost prohibits repurchase”
Radiant glow Sometimes Noted
- “Instant glowing”
- “Beautiful glow”
- “Radiant complexion”
- “Luminous finish”
Reduces fine lines Sometimes Noted
- “Reduces fine lines”
- “Lines less noticeable”
- “Smoothed out lines”
- “Wrinkles diminished”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “Strong perfumey scent”
- “Sickly strong perfume”
- “Artificial vanilla scent”
- “Smell is overwhelming”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Clogged my pores”
- “Caused breakouts”
- “Acne flare-ups”
- “ bumps appeared”
Dropper issues Rarely Noted
- “Difficulty with dropper”
- “Hard to dispense”
- “Dropper doesn't fill”
- “Poor bottle design”
Sticky texture Rarely Noted
- “Sticky/Tacky finish”
- “Greasy residue”
- “Sticky before makeup”
- “Takes time to absorb”
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Questions and answers
How well does Algenist Liquid Collagen work for oily skin?
Algenist Liquid Collagen works moderately well for oily skin by providing gentle hydration and improving firmness, though it lacks targeted oil-control ingredients for shine. A treatment of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, zinc, and balancing extracts to properly manage excess oil and reduce pores for this skin type.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps control excess oil, while collagen and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 improve firmness and elasticity for your oily skin. Treatments that fit oily skin best also need ingredients like zinc pca and ceramides to manage shine and support the skin barrier without causing breakouts.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
What does Hydrolyzed Collagen do for oily skin?
Hydrolyzed collagen helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy or greasy. To properly care for oily skin, this type of product also needs ingredients that balance oil production and keep pores clear.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019Archives of Dermatological Research, 2025
What does Alguronic Acid do for oily skin?
Alguronic Acid helps keep oily skin balanced by supporting hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. It may also help smooth the skin surface and keep pores clear.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Oily skin also needs targeted oil-control ingredients and mattifying agents to help manage shine.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the treatment first and your retinol afterwards. Oily skin of this type needs targeted oil-control ingredients to help manage shine alongside hydration.
How often should I use it?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your routine, starting slowly to see how your oily skin responds. Oily skin of this type needs a treatment that includes targeted ingredients for oil control to help manage shine.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This treatment is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on oily skin because it has a safe formula with a low chance of causing spots, though oily skin of this type needs targeted oil-control ingredients to properly manage shine.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum and limonene).
What the research says
Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026A multi-modal methodology combining MALDI-MSI, in vivo RCM, echography, and histology revealed age-related decreases in extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction proteins and undulation depth, while a blend of palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 improved subepidermal low-echogenic band thickness, density, and extracellular matrix structure compared to placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-10 significantly increased type III collagen levels in human dermal fibroblasts following UV exposure, with their combination demonstrating a greater effect in vitro and enhancing type I, III, and IV collagen levels in ex vivo skin tissues compared to individual components.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026Both oral and topical collagen supplements help delay the skin aging process by improving moisture, elasticity, and hydration, with no differences arising between the two types of collagen.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Why other serums fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Collagen, Propanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Dextrin Palmitate, Collagen Amino Acids, Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides, Chlorella Protothecoides Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Extract, Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Palmitic Acid, Disodium Edta, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Amodimethicone, Homosalate, Polysorbate 20, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Octocrylene, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Beta-Carotene Ci 40800
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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