Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Algae extract + 14 moreWorks
“Marine Hyaluronics”
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:
ahnfeltia concinna extract, alanine.
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: arginine, algae extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow 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~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinAlgae extract~3.5–5.3%
- 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 extractPseudoalteromonas exopolysaccharides~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ahnfeltia concinna extract~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Also used to create a thicker product texture
More about Ahnfeltia concinna extractArginine~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineGlycine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAlanine~1–1.5%
- 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 AlanineSerine~0.6–1.4%
- 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 SerineValine~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoleucine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineProline~0.35–0.85%
Threonine~0.35–0.75%
- 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 ThreonineHistidine~0.2–0.8%
Phenylalanine~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspartic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidPca~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaSodium pca~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium lactate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSalicylic acid~0.15–0.55%
- 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 acidCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPropanediol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethyl isosorbide~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideEthoxydiglycol~0.1–0.4%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Sodium salicylate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Hexylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Algae extract, Pseudoalteromonas exopolysaccharides, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Ahnfeltia concinna extract, Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic acid, Pca, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Salicylic acid, Citric acid, Propanediol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Ethoxydiglycol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium sorbate, Sodium salicylate, Sodium benzoate, Hexylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol
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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.
| The OrdinaryMarine HyaluronicsYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceAntioxidant Enriched Natural Moisturizer | DCLSkincare Spot Therapy | Pure BlendsHydrating Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 78% | 75% | 75% |
| Price | $8.00 | $31.00+$23.00 | $38.82+$30.82 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 15 | 13 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Niacinamide | Urea |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Ordinary - Marine Hyaluronics" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.15% - 0.65%, sodium lactate 0.15% - 0.60%, pca 0.20% - 0.70%, histidine 0.20% - 0.80%, glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%, aspartic acid 0.20% - 0.75%, algae extract 3.50% - 5.30%, ahnfeltia concinna extract 1.60% - 2.50%, alanine 1.00% - 1.50%, arginine 1.40% - 2.10% and glycine 1.20% - 1.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Ordinary" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 6.90£ up to 13.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 15.30A$ in Australia, from 6.80$ up to 9.20$ in the United States and for 67.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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