Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 14
Key actives
Product Summary
"NATURE REPUBLIC - Super Aqua Max Cream" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (soluble collagen 0.45% - 0.65%, hydrolyzed algae extract 0.25% - 0.50%, glycerin 5.00% - 6.10%, cyclomethicone 3.50% - 4.20%, algae extract 0.40% - 0.60%, betaine 0.25% - 0.50% and sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 32.00A$ in Australia and for 38.34£ in the United Kingdom.
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Works for
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (haematococcus pluvialis 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.
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A brown algae (sea weed) extract. It might be able to help neutralize free radicals and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Provides the ultimate hydration to your skin and protection from environmental pollutants
Source: Althea
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, betaine.
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: dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
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.
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A brown algae (sea weed) extract. It might be able to help neutralize free radicals and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
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
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
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
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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
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
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
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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.
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Potential irritants
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
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
Comedogenic ingredients
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
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
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
All ingredients
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
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
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
A brown algae (sea weed) extract. It might be able to help neutralize free radicals and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
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
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
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
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
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
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to 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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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.
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Ingredient list view
Sea water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Peg-10 dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Pueraria thunbergiana root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Sargassum muticum extract, Hypnea musciformis extract, Ulva lactuca extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Agarum cribrosum extract, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Dunaliella salina extract, Sargassum fulvellum extract, Porphyra yezoensis extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Jania rubens extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Algae extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Codium fragile extract, Laminaria cloustoni extract, Chlorella minutissima extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Pikea robusta extract, Hydrolyzed algae extract, Hydrolyzed ulva lactuca extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Soluble collagen, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Squalane, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Peg-10 dimethicone, Tromethamine, Sodium polyacrylate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 60, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Lactobacillus/algae extract ferment, Macrocystis pyrifera protein, Algae oligosaccharides, Chlorella ferment, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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