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MoisturizingDimethicone, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
“SEA Quench Hydrating Primer”
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, 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: dimethicone, algae extract.
Anti-agingAlgae extract, TocopherolNot delivered
“It helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while also providing pollution defense with hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-rich algae.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dimethicone~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeButylene glycol~3.4–5.1%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~1.2–1.9%
Alcohol denat.~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.5–2.2%
- 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 copolymerAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharidePolyglyceryl-10 behenate/eicosadioate~1–1.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolymethyl methacrylate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.85%
- 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 crosspolymerParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPpg-5-ceteth-20~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHexylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Polysorbate 60~0.1–0.45%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractAmino esters-1~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractAloe barbadensis flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDipropylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAlgae extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Algae extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractOcimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractKluyveromyces/lactobacillus/lactococcus/leuconostoc/saccharomyces milk ferment filtrate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateTocopherol~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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol denat., Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Polyglyceryl-10 behenate/eicosadioate, Caprylyl glycol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Hexylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Amino esters-1, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Dipropylene glycol, Algae extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Kluyveromyces/lactobacillus/lactococcus/leuconostoc/saccharomyces milk ferment filtrate, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate
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| TarteSEA Quench Hydrating PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | SmashboxPhoto Finish Control Mattifying Primer Silkscreen Complex | Estée LauderFuturist Aqua Brilliance Watery Glow Primer | BECCASkin Love Brighten & Blur Primer | |
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| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 35% |
| Price | — | $39.60 | $18.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying 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.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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