the SKIN HOUSE Marine Active Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“The lightweight cream leaves a protective layer on skin to retain moisture without any sticky residue.”
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:
betaine, 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: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Packed with hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin and aloe vera to reduce the appearance of blemishes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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~4.6–6.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hyaluronate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
- 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 glycolSqualane~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneDimethicone~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about Dimethicone1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%
Cyclopentasiloxane~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneOrbignya oleifera seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPotassium olivoyl pca~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.05%
- 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 triglycerideHydrogenated lecithin~0.4–0.9%
- 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 lecithinCeramide np~0.35–0.85%
- 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 npHoney~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneySea water~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterPearl extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betaine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDimethicone/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 crosspolymerEcklonia cava extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hizikia fusiforme extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Codium tomentosum extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gelidium cartilagineum extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Potassium olivoyl pca, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ceramide np, Honey, Sea water, Pearl extract, Betaine, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Ecklonia cava extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, 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 SKIN HOUSEMarine Active CreamYOUR PRODUCT | ACROPASSTroublecure Allanto-Cica Cream | ZYMOGENNutri Active Ferment Cream | Key SoulcareSKIN TRANSFORMATION CREAM FRAGRANCE FREE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | $12.89 | $14.20+$1.31 | $36.36+$23.47 | $34.00+$21.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Adenosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"the SKIN HOUSE - Marine Active Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Betaine, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, honey and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide np, orbignya oleifera seed oil, dimethicone, squalane and cyclopentasiloxane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.35% - 0.85%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 22.50$ up to 24.00$ in the United States and for 24.17£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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