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MoisturizingGlycerin, Imperata cylindrica root extract + 8 moreWorks
“Our Expert View Activate your skin's radiance levels with this super hydrating Ideal Hydration Lagoon Serum by Carita.Formulated with Polynesian Lagoon Water, an age-old spring that is bursting with essential minerals, it instantly injects moisture and hydration into tired, dehydrated skin whilst strengthening the skin's natural water reserve.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Laminaria digitata extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Linalool, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-8~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Propanediol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinMaris aqua~2.1–3.1%
Peg-32~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-6~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Sodium polyacrylate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateImperata cylindrica root extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOleth-20~0.8–1.2%
Peg-6 isostearate~0.5–1.1%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDisodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Laminaria digitata extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractBiosaccharide gum-1~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.2–0.7%
- 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 CarbomerLinalool~0.15–0.5%
Limonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium citrate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHesperetin laurate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBiotin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Peg-8, Propanediol, Glycerin, Maris aqua, Peg-32, Peg-6, Sodium polyacrylate, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Oleth-20, Peg-6 isostearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Laminaria digitata extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Linalool, Limonene, Sodium citrate, Hesperetin laurate, Geraniol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Biotin, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| CaritaIdeal Hydration Lagoon SerumYOUR PRODUCT | VeracovaHydration Serum Intense Action | Blue Lagoon SkincareBL+ The Serum | PayotHydra 24 Concentrate D'Eau | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | — | $39.62 | $187.39 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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