Thalgo Lumiere Marine Clarifying Water Essence
Works for
MoisturizingPeg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Hydroxyethyl urea + 12 moreWorks
“Plumping skin with moisture-replenishing ingredients White Agaric extract and Hyaluronic Acid, the radiance-boosting lotion unleashes the multitude of skincare benefits that antioxidant-rich Brown Algae extract has to offer, from maintaining skin’s optimal moisture balance to firming loose skin and addressing pigmentation and dark spots.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin toneHydrolyzed yeast extract, NiacinamideNot delivered
“Drawing on the riches of the ocean to develop exceptional skin-enhancing products, experts in marine skincare and spa therapies Thalgo presents the Clarifying Water Essence : a refreshing treatment water with a slight gel-like consistency that refines uneven skin tone and instantly smooths skin.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Adenosine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Hydroxyethyl ureaWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Balanites roxburghii seed oil, ParfumMedium 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%
Glycereth-26~4.9–7.4%
Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinPeg-8 dimethicone~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-8 dimethiconeHydroxyethyl urea~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaButylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- 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 glycolFomes officinalis extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
More about Fomes officinalis extractRibose~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diglycerin~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinMaris aqua~0.6–1.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPpg-26-buteth-26~0.4–0.95%
Pentylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMacrocystis pyrifera extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Sodium polyglutamate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed yeast extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
More about Hydrolyzed yeast extractChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Balanites roxburghii seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An emollient. Could be irritating
More about Balanites roxburghii seed oilParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~0.1–0.35%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAdenosine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineEthylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.1%
Propanediol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIngredient list view
Water, Glycereth-26, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Peg-8 dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl urea, Butylene glycol, Fomes officinalis extract, Ribose, Diglycerin, Maris aqua, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Pentylene glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Sodium polyglutamate, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Chlorphenesin, Balanites roxburghii seed oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ThalgoLumiere Marine Clarifying Water EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Jart+Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence With Intensive Blue Shot | mixsoonCollagen Toner Pad | ARZTINA-Cera Barrier Ampoule Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | — | $19.50 | $18.00 | $6.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| 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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- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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