Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Propylheptyl caprylate + 13 moreWorks
“- Marine Cellular Lipids (Microalgae): Nourish and condition for a healthy-looking glow.”
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: squalane, coco-caprylate/caprate.
Anti-agingTocopherol, Lactic acidNot delivered
“What Else You Need to Know: Featuring a world-first Opal Skin Algae Complex and powerful marine algae, this lightweight serum targets 10 visible signs of aging.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa damascena flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinPropylheptyl caprylate~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylatePropanediol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolNeopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isononyl isononanoate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateSqualane~1.5–1.8%
- 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 SqualaneTriheptanoin~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerEchinacea purpurea extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
C9-12 alkane~0.45–0.7%
Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Parfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPadina pavonica thallus extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
More about Padina pavonica thallus extractSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlgae oligosaccharides~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinXanthophylls~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateLactobacillus ferment~0.25–0.45%
- 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 fermentCastor oil/ipdi copolymer~0.25–0.45%
Bacillus ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
T-butyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholChlorella vulgaris extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractMimosa tenuiflora bark extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.2–0.35%
Collagen amino acids~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function
More about Collagen amino acidsLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Lactic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propylheptyl caprylate, Propanediol, Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Isononyl isononanoate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Squalane, Triheptanoin, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Echinacea purpurea extract, Sodium benzoate, C9-12 alkane, Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer, Disodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Citric acid, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Algae oligosaccharides, Lecithin, Xanthophylls, Sorbitan isostearate, Lactobacillus ferment, Castor oil/ipdi copolymer, Bacillus ferment, Sodium hydroxide, T-butyl alcohol, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Collagen amino acids, Linalool, Lactic acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Tocopherol, Citronellol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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