PRODUCT REVIEW
The Saem Iceland Hydrating Emulsion
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Iceland Hydrating Emulsion
vinyl dimethicone
0.7% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
hyaluronic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria digitata extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
limnanthes alba seed oil
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
hyaluronic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria digitata extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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glycerin
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
propanediol
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Neral, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Trehalose, Butylene glycol, Vinyl dimethicone, Silica, Cetearyl olivate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Trideceth-10, Citric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Cetraria islandica extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl caprylate
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroactive Properties of Selected Fruit Extracts