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MoisturizingGlycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 10 moreWorks
“Iceland Hydrating Emulsion”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: limnanthes alba seed oil, vinyl dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolWater~2.3–3.4%
1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilTrehalose~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseButylene glycol~0.55–1.3%
- 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 glycolVinyl dimethicone~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeSilica~0.5–1.2%
Cetearyl olivate~0.15–0.65%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSorbitan olivate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHydrogenated polydecene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilDisodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.2%
- 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 citrateTrideceth-10~0.1–0.35%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.1%
- 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 acidVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractCetraria islandica extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Laminaria digitata extractPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAmyris balsamifera bark oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.05–0.15%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilBoswellia carterii oil~0.01–0.1%
Juniperus mexicana oil~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlyceryl caprylate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 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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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 SaemIceland Hydrating EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | VT CosmeticsSuper Hyalon Emulsion | ElishacoyHydro Save Plan Emulsion | SCINICHyaluronic Acid Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | $15.88 | $27.90+$12.02 | $21.20+$5.32 | $18.84+$2.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Alanine | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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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- 3Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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