Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“By The Sea Mineral Cream harnesses the power of Japan’s Izu-Akazawa deep sea water and marine plant-derived ingredients to provide superior moisturization for clearer, more balanced and brighter-looking skin.”
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, lactobacillus ferment.
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: dimethicone, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosa rugosa flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sea water~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterSqualane~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlycerin~4.5–6.8%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.1–4.6%
- 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 glycolGlycereth-26~2.4–3.5%
Pentylene glycol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a gel-like product texture
More about Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 etherGlyceryl stearate se~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePhytosteryl oleate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 stearate~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateStearyl alcohol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholWater~0.5–1.2%
Dimethicone~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeHydrogenated lecithin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSaccharina longicruris extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 citrateGlycine soja sterols~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAlcohol~0.1–0.4%
- 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 AlcoholPorphyra yezoensis extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Porphyra yezoensis extractLactobacillus ferment~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentRosa rugosa flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Sea water, Squalane, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Pentylene glycol, Peg-240/hdi copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether, Glyceryl stearate se, Phytosteryl oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Water, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharina longicruris extract, Sodium citrate, Glycine soja sterols, Citric acid, Alcohol, Porphyra yezoensis extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Rosa rugosa flower extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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