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MoisturizingGlycerin, Palmaria palmata extract + 17 moreWorks
“DESCRIPTION Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Watery Cream hydrates and moisturises the 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, hyaluronic acid.
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: chondrus crispus extract, vinyl dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Gardenia florida fruit 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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Bambusa vulgaris water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~5.7–8.6%
Propanediol~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolWater~3.4–5.1%
Glycerin~2.5–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated polydecene~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneC14-22 alcohols~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.9–1.35%
- 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 triglycerideCodium fragile extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmaria palmata extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Palmaria palmata extractChondrus crispus extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSargassum pallidum extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycolHyaluronic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePanthenol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolVinyl dimethicone~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCarbomer~0.15–0.6%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.15–0.55%
Sodium dna~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.55%
- 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 lecithinDextrin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinGardenia florida fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractPolyglutamic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPentylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateGuaiazulene~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A blue-colored ingredient that is traditionally used as a colorant. It has anti-inflammatory properties. For example, it is successfully used to treat diaper rash for new borns. It can help support the skin barrier by reducing inflammation
More about GuaiazuleneAgave tequilana leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium retinoyl hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc hydrolyzed hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethylsilanol hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Ascorbyl propyl hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbylpropyl hydrolyzed hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caulerpa lentillifera extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Bambusa vulgaris water, 1,2-hexanediol, Propanediol, Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polydecene, C14-22 alcohols, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Codium fragile extract, Palmaria palmata extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Sargassum pallidum extract, Butylene glycol, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Vinyl dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium dna, Hydrogenated lecithin, Dextrin, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Polyglutamic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Pentylene glycol, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Guaiazulene, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Sodium retinoyl hyaluronate, Zinc hydrolyzed hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol hyaluronate, Sodium benzoate, Ascorbyl propyl hyaluronate, Ascorbylpropyl hydrolyzed hyaluronate, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta
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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.
| Dr. AltheaAqua Marine Watery CreamYOUR PRODUCT | hwarang'Bellflower Moisturizing Barrier Cream | S. NatureAqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream | VT CosmeticsVT PDRN Cream 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Price | — | $17.01 | $16.89 | $17.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 14 | 8 of 14 | 10 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Adenosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
- 6Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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