Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 14 moreWorks well
“Sea Creation helps protect against premature skin aging, helps promote anti-aging skin functions and assists in reducing existing signs of aging.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, pantolactone.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycine soja oil, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingThermus thermophillus ferment, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 4 moreNot delivered
“Sea Creation helps protect against premature skin aging, helps promote anti-aging skin functions and assists in reducing existing signs of aging.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - thermus thermophillus ferment - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDicaprylyl carbonate~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateThermus thermophillus ferment~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
More about Thermus thermophillus fermentPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilZea mays germ oil~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Butylene glycol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCetearyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHydrogenated vegetable glycerides~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable glyceridesPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateHydrogenated palm glycerides~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesCarbomer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLimonene~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.25–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Macrocystis pyrifera extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholSericin~0.25–0.45%
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePlankton extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractHexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.45%
Citronellol~0.25–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein~0.25–0.45%
Salicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPantolactone~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneCitral~0.2–0.35%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeGeraniol~0.2–0.35%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalAscorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Zea mays germ oil, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Carbomer, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Glycine soja oil, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Limonene, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Alcohol, Sericin, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Plankton extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Potassium sorbate, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Salicylic acid, Citric acid, Pantolactone, Citral, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Sodium benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BABORSeaCreation The MaskYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaSkin Detox Purifying Clay Mask 2in1 | The Jojoba CompanyBotanical Hydrating Face Mask | Radical SkincareInstant Revitalising Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Price | — | $5.64 | $35.70 | $35.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Hydrolyzed Collagen | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BABOR - SeaCreation The Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.05% - 0.15%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.65% - 1.00% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (thermus thermophillus ferment 3.10% - 3.80%, glycerin 4.50% - 5.50%, pantolactone 0.25% - 0.40% and panthenol 0.65% - 1.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 275.00$ in the United States and for 312.50CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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