Mara Beauty SeaDream Firming Algae Creme Moisturizer with Sea Moss + Peptides
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSodium pca, Ricinus communis seed oil + 21 moreGood evidence
“A rich, buttery firming moisturizer that visibly tightens skin with vegan stem cells, bioactive peptides, and nutrient-rich sea moss to improve the look of wrinkles, boost elasticity, and deliver deep, weightless hydration.”
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, sodium lactate.
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, ricinus communis seed oil.
Anti-agingLimnanthes alba seed oil, Tocopherol + 1 moreWeak evidence
“A rich, buttery firming moisturizer that visibly tightens skin with vegan stem cells, bioactive peptides, and nutrient-rich sea moss to improve the look of wrinkles, boost elasticity, and deliver deep, weightless hydration.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Palmaria palmata extract~25–30%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Palmaria palmata extractWater~12–15%
Ricinus communis seed oil~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~4–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterPentylene glycol~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCetearyl alcohol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~1.8–2.3%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl olivate~1.3–1.6%
Citrullus lanatus seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Moringa oleifera seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilGlyceryl caprylate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSorbitan olivate~0.7–1.05%
Squalane~0.7–1.05%
- 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 SqualaneSodium gluconate~0.6–0.9%
Sodium lactate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateCetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseMaris aqua~0.55–0.85%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateKappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.5–0.75%
Eclipta prostrata extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilVaccinium myrtillus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilCrambe abyssinica seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSodium phytate~0.5–0.75%
Sodium pca~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaLecithin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Hydrolyzed pinus sibirica seedcake extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gigartina stellata extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chondrus crispus extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSodium nitrate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCystoseira tamariscifolia extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrated silica~0.55–0.8%
Alaria esculenta extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Acanthopanax senticosus root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
More about Acanthopanax senticosus root extractDisodium phosphate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolSilica dimethyl silylate~0.25–0.4%
Sodium phosphate~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Palmaria palmata extract, Water, Ricinus communis seed oil, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Pentylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl olivate, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Sorbitan olivate, Squalane, Sodium gluconate, Sodium lactate, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Maris aqua, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Eclipta prostrata extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sodium phytate, Sodium pca, Lecithin, Benzoic acid, Hydrolyzed pinus sibirica seedcake extract, Gigartina stellata extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Sodium nitrate, Xanthan gum, Cystoseira tamariscifolia extract, Hydrated silica, Alaria esculenta extract, Sodium benzoate, Acanthopanax senticosus root extract, Disodium phosphate, Tocopherol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Sodium phosphate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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