The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Deep Moisture Cream
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MoisturizingCeramide np, Phytosphingosine + 16 moreWorks well
“Urban Eco Harakeke Deep Moisture Cream”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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, phenyl trimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, phytosphingosine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Phormium tenax root extract57%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~22–33%
- 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~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPhormium tenax extract4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isotridecyl isononanoate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C13-15 alkane~3.6–5.4%
1,2-hexanediol~1.3–1.9%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePhenyl trimethicone~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeCaprylyl methicone~1.2–1.8%
- 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 methiconeCetearyl olivate~1–1.45%
Ceramide np~0.9–1.3%
- 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~0.55–1.25%
- 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 PhytosphingosineVitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilRibes nigrum seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractRibes nigrum fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractTrehalose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePiper methysticum root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phormium tenax seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil rich in linoleic acid. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin and support the barrier function
More about Phormium tenax seed oilHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.65%
- 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 lecithinWater~0.15–0.6%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAcetylated hydrogenated vegetable glyceride~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan olivate~0.15–0.55%
Arachidyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl tauratePolyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerBehenyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCarbomer~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 CarbomerArachidyl glucoside~0.1–0.35%
Arginine~0.05–0.25%
- 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 ArginineButylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 glycolDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Glucose~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Phormium tenax root extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Phormium tenax extract, Isotridecyl isononanoate, C13-15 alkane, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Phenyl trimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Cetearyl olivate, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Trehalose, Piper methysticum root extract, Phormium tenax seed oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Acetylated hydrogenated vegetable glyceride, Sorbitan olivate, Arachidyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Carbomer, Arachidyl glucoside, Arginine, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Glucose, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 SaemUrban Eco Harakeke Deep Moisture CreamYOUR PRODUCT | celimaxDual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream | CeraVeIntensive Moisturizing Cream | e.l.f. CosmeticsPure Skin Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | — | $14.46 | $17.99 | $12.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ap | Ceramide Eop | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Saem - Urban Eco Harakeke Deep Moisture Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. The Saem - Urban Eco Harakeke Deep Moisture Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, trehalose, glucose, butylene glycol and portulaca oleracea extract in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide np, phytosphingosine, ribes nigrum seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil and phenyl trimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.50% - 1.10% and ceramide np 0.55% - 1.25%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 29.99CA$ in Canada, at around 19.59$ in the United States and for 23.72£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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