Earth Harbor Naturals

Earth Harbor Naturals MERMAID MILK Nutrient Glow Moisturizer

Name: Earth Harbor Naturals - MERMAID MILK Nutrient Glow Moisturizer
Brand: Earth Harbor Naturals

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

12 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“MERMAID MILK Nutrient Glow Moisturizer”

From product name

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: hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate.

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: cocos nucifera oil, cetyl palmitate.

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.2%

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~4–5.9%

Corallina officinalis extractKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.4–0.9%

Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne 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~0.55–1.3%

Chondrus crispusKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.4–0.9%

Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~1.4–2.2%

Spirulina platensis extractKey activeEffect: MediumAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect~0.9–1.35%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.85–1.25%

Tanacetum annuum flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds~0.35–0.85%

Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.4–0.95%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–34%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.45–1.05%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis 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.

Camellia sinensis extractKey activeEffect: MediumTea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin~4–5.9%

Corallina officinalis extractEffect: LowRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.4–0.9%

Spirulina platensis extractEffect: LowAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Ocimum basilicum extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~4.8–7.2%est.

Hedera helix extractA plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effectHigh~0.45–1%est.

Ocimum basilicum extractA plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Tanacetum annuum flower oilAn essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compoundsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.3–0.75%est.

Passiflora incarnata extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.2–0.8%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–34%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~3–4.5%est.

Sorbitan palmitateHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulationMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.35–0.85%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

4 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4–5.9%est.

Spirulina platensis extractAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.9–1.35%est.

Chondrus crispusRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.4–0.9%est.

Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants3/5~0.4–0.9%est.

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Cocos nucifera oil~4–5.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Cane

Not recognized

Alcohol~4.8–7.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Antibacterial

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

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Camellia sinensis extract~4–5.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidation

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Olea europaea fruit oil~3–4.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Cetearyl olivate~2.2–3.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetyl palmitate~1.4–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Sorbitan palmitate~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation

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Sorbitan olivate~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Spirulina

Not recognized

Spirulina platensis extract~0.9–1.35%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.85–1.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Hyaluronic acid~0.55–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Azadirachta indica seed oil~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Melia azadirachta extract~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hedera helix extract~0.45–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Antibacterial

A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect

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Egg~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Plant (solanum

Not recognized

Cucumis melo seed extract~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Aloe barbadensis extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Tulsi (ocimum sanctum) extract

Not recognized

Ocimum basilicum extract~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Chondrus crispus~0.4–0.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Corallina officinalis extract~0.4–0.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

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Ci 42090~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Tanacetum annuum flower oil~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Passiflora incarnata extract~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Stearic acid~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Citric acid~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Alcohol, Camellia sinensis extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Sorbitan olivate, Unknown, Spirulina platensis extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Azadirachta indica seed oil, Melia azadirachta extract, Hedera helix extract, Egg, Unknown, Cucumis melo seed extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Ocimum basilicum extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Chondrus crispus, Corallina officinalis extract, Ci 42090, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Passiflora incarnata extract, Stearic acid, Citric acid, Xanthan gum