Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Phytosphingosine + 8 moreWorks well
“Its watery gel texture delivers intense hydration to skin for a non-greasy finish.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: ribes nigrum seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, phytosphingosine
Anti-blemishPhytosphingosineNot delivered
“See & Saw A.C Control Cream”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (cryptomeria japonica leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Caprylyl methicone~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Caprylyl methiconeGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~2.7–4%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.7%
Alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholEchinacea purpurea leaf/stem/meristem cell culture extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Echinacea angustifolia root cell culture extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oenothera biennis flower extract~0.6–1.35%
Pueraria thunbergiana root extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractCryptomeria japonica leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
More about Cryptomeria japonica leaf extractSaccharomycopsis ferment filtrate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilRibes nigrum seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilCeramide np~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide npPhytosphingosine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineHydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPentylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolIsododecane~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneTromethamine~0.1–0.3%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAmmonium 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 copolymerCarbomer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerXanthan gum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Caprylyl methicone, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol, Echinacea purpurea leaf/stem/meristem cell culture extract, Echinacea angustifolia root cell culture extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pueraria thunbergiana root extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Saccharomycopsis ferment filtrate, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pentylene glycol, Isododecane, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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 SaemSee & Saw A.C Control CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ParnellCicamanu Gel Cream | RilastilAqua Intense 72h | KnoursPhyto Mucin Skin Barrier Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | — | — | $26.22 | $28.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Ceramide Eop | Ceramide Ng |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Saem - See & Saw A. C Control Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, phytosphingosine, ribes nigrum seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil and isododecane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.15% - 0.55% and ceramide np 0.15% - 0.60%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 16.43$ up to 26.09$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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