Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Procoal Marine Biome daily face moisturiser delivers multiple skincare benefits, including reducing the look of fine lines and brightening the look of skin.”
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.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Procoal Marine Biome daily face moisturiser delivers multiple skincare benefits, including reducing the look of fine lines and brightening the look of skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Anigozanthos flavidus extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Squalane~5.6–8.5%
- 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 SqualaneGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinShea butter ethyl esters~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersCetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.2%
- 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 alcoholPolyglyceryl-3 cetearyl ether olivate~1.7–2.6%
Propanediol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1–1.6%
- 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 copolymerPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium gluconate~0.5–1.2%
Tocopherol~0.45–1.05%
- 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 TocopherolDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Anigozanthos flavidus extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but no evidence is available
More about Anigozanthos flavidus extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Salicylic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Shea butter ethyl esters, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 cetearyl ether olivate, Propanediol, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Sodium gluconate, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Anigozanthos flavidus extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Salicylic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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