Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Product Summary
Based on the ingredients included, "The Saem - Iceland Aqua Gel Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, glucose, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, vinyl dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol and dicaprylyl carbonate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.45% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 19.70$ in the United States.
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Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This gel cream is enriched with Iceland mineral water, moss extract and kelp extract to restore moisture and strengthen skin barrier.
Source: Yesstyle
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, glucose.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, vinyl dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
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
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
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
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
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
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
Potential irritants
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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
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
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
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
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
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
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
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.
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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
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
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Ingredient list view
Neral, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Methyl trimethicone, Vinyl dimethicone, C14-22 alcohols, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sedum sarmentosum extract, Cetraria islandica extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum extract, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Unknown, Glucose, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Hydrogenated polydecene, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Trideceth-10, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Ceramide np, Hydrogenated lecithin, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Myristic acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Glucose, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Propanediol, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Juniperus mexicana oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol
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