Dr. Althea

Aqua Marine Watery Cream 50ml

Name: Dr. Althea - Aqua Marine Watery Cream 50ml
Brand: Dr. Althea

Efficacy 75/100·Medium irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

14 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

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.

PANTHENOLRole: Under-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.15–0.65%

CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACTRole: Key activeRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.4–0.9%

GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.5–3.7%

GUAIAZULENERole: Key activeA 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~0.15–0.6%

HYALURONIC ACIDRole: Key activeOne 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~0.15–0.65%

HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACIDRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.2–0.7%

HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.5%

PALMARIA PALMATA EXTRACTRole: Key activeRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%

POLYGLUTAMIC ACIDRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.15–0.5%

SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATERole: Key activeA 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~0.1–0.5%

SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.7%

SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMERRole: Key activeAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.5%

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDERole: Under-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.9–1.35%

VINYL DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.7%

Irritancy

8 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Gardenia florida fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating.High~0.15–0.5%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeLow~5.7–8.6%est.

C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherLow~0.9–1.35%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~0.9–1.35%est.

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinLow~0.15–0.5%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureLow~0.15–0.65%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeLow~0.1–0.3%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationLow~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

Palmaria palmata extract ~0.4–0.9% — rinse-off or low %

Some risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Palmaria palmata extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistencyHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

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