Based on the ingredient list, "Crème de la Mer - The Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Crème de la Mer - The Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, algae extract, glycerin, saccharide isomerate and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Algae extract, limnanthes alba seed oil, sesamum indicum seed oil, chondrus crispus extract and dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.25% - 0.50% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: niacinamide, sigesbeckia orientalis extract, niacin, zinc gluconate and copper gluconate

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 22.00$ up to 380.00$ in the United States, from 135.00CA$ up to 304.93CA$ in Canada, for 272.99A$ in Australia and from 130.00£ up to 1905.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

It helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and bring nurturing moisture to skin.

Source: Sephora CA

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

limnanthes alba seed oil 0.75% - 1.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream

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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: algae extract, glycerin.

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, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12

dimethicone 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

gelidiella acerosa extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

glycerin 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Skin Type Combination and Oily Skincare Concerns Dryness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation Lightweight Lotion Ingredient Callouts Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, and triclosan.

Source: Sephora CA

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

niacinamide 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

niacin 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect

copper gluconate 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

zinc gluconate 0.3% - 0.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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citrus aurantifolia peel extract 1.2% - 1.4%

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eucalyptus globulus leaf oil 0.4% - 0.6%

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Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

algae extract 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

hypnea musciformis extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cyclopentasiloxane 6.1% - 7.4%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

algae extract 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Algae extract, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Medicago sativa seed powder, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Sodium gluconate, Copper gluconate, Calcium gluconate, Magnesium gluconate, Zinc gluconate, Tocopheryl succinate, Niacin, Sesamum indicum seed powder, Hypnea musciformis extract, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sorbitol, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Niacinamide, Sucrose, Laminaria digitata extract, Peg-8, Sodium hyaluronate, Squalane, Trehalose, Saccharide isomerate, Oleth-10, Tocopheryl acetate, Caffeine, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Caprylyl glycol, Alcohol denat., Hydrogenated lecithin, Parfum, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Bht, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	niacinamide palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +19 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more Other: hexapeptide-9 nonapeptide-1 +10 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +8 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +6 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +8 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +6 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more Other: hexapeptide-9 nonapeptide-1 +10 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +4 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester copper tripeptide-1 +28 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +44 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more Other: retinal copper tripeptide-1 +20 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +2 more Other: dilauryl thiodipropionate	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +2 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +6 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +6 more Other: adenosine panthenol +17 more	Common: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more Other: adenosine acetylphytosphingosine +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +24 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +42 more	retinal Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +24 more	dilauryl thiodipropionate Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +82 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	soluble collagen Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more

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