Based on the ingredient list, "MISSHA - Super Aqua Ice Tear Emulsion" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Betaine, glycerin, trehalose, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Paraffinum liquidum, chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone, squalane and hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin) 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.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Quench dehydrated skin with the Super Aqua Ice Tear Emulsion from innovative Korean skincare and cosmetics label MISSHA .

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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: betaine, 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: paraffinum liquidum

paraffinum liquidum 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

saccharum officinarum extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

chondrus crispus extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Packed with calcium, magnesium and other minerals, the super-refreshing emulsion plumps the skin, softening the appearance of lines and wrinkles and maintaining balanced moisture levels throughout the day.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

lactic acid 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

laminaria saccharina extract 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

laminaria digitata extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

dimethicone 3.1% - 3.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

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sorbitan sesquioleate 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

parfum 0.15% - 0.3%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

glyceryl stearate se 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

chondrus crispus extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 6.1% - 7.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 3.7% - 4.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Behenyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Pentylene glycol, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Water, Glyceryl stearate se, Stearic acid, Saccharum officinarum extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Betaine, Allantoin, Trehalose, Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Viscum album fruit extract, Sea water, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Lactic acid, Citric acid

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WIMJ similarity score		60%	60%	55%	55%	55%	55%	55%	54%	54%	54%	54%
Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum betaine +7 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +4 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +11 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +4 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +11 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: salicylic acid limnanthes alba seed oil +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: arginine hyaluronic acid +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum betaine +2 more Other: petrolatum dimethiconol +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +1 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid adenosine +10 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum betaine +4 more Other: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +16 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate cholesterol +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide urea +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	nelumbo nucifera flower extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +2 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	allium cepa bulb extract Has skin benefit? humulus lupulus extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? rose extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +8 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more

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