Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Works for
Anti-oxidation
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.
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
MERMAID MILK Nutrient Glow Moisturizer
Source: 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.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
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
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
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Potential irritants
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
A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
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
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
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
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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
A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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
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