Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Oil Free Water Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing24 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“The Waterfall Glacier Cream from Saturday Skin is an oil-free, hydrating moisturizer that provides deep hydration that replenishes parched, sensitive skin with Alaskan Glacier Water and Iceland Moss.”
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:
alanine, 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: cholesterol, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2, sh-polypeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-45, sh-polypeptide-7, sh-polypeptide-9
Anti-aging8 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“This mineral-rich cream protects the skin barrier while visibly hydrating the skin for a plump, youthful appearance.”
This product contains serine, sh-oligopeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-2, sh-polypeptide-1, sh-polypeptide-45, sh-polypeptide-7, sh-polypeptide-9. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsMedium 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%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol1,2-hexanediol~1.9–2.8%
Betaine~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePentylene glycol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolWater~1.2–1.8%
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneCyclopentasiloxane~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCyclohexasiloxane~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneIsohexadecane~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.75%
- 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 copolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTromethamine~0.15–0.6%
Polysorbate 80~0.15–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Sorbitan oleate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateSodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolButylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolHydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.35%
- 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 triglycerideCetraria islandica extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlanine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineCeramide np~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCholesterol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolProline~0.05–0.25%
Serine~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineStearic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium phosphate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Sh-oligopeptide-1~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-1Sh-polypeptide-1~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-polypeptide-1Sh-oligopeptide-14~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sh-oligopeptide-2~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-2Sh-polypeptide-45~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-polypeptide-45Sh-polypeptide-7~0.05–0.15%
Sh-polypeptide-9~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-polypeptide-9Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Pentylene glycol, Water, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan oleate, Sodium phytate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetraria islandica extract, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Alanine, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Proline, Serine, Stearic acid, Sodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-polypeptide-1, Sh-oligopeptide-14, Sh-oligopeptide-2, Sh-polypeptide-45, Sh-polypeptide-7, Sh-polypeptide-9
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| Saturday SkinWaterfall Glacier Oil Free Water CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Deviant SkincarePeptide + Growth Factor Advanced Restore Cream | OrjenaResponse synergy barrier cream | |
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| Match | — | 54% | 50% |
| Price | $25.00 | — | $25.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 15 | 6 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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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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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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