Works for
MoisturizingCeramide 3, Sodium hyaluronate + 8 moreWorks well
“Deep Sea Water, Sea Plant Extracts and Ceramide-3 provide intense hydration for brighter and healthier skin.”
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: hydrolyzed collagen, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 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~45–55%
Sodium hyaluronate~6.9–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolBetaine~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Betaine1,2-hexanediol~0.65–1%
Alcohol~1.6–2%
- 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 AlcoholAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractPpg-26-buteth-26~1.2–1.4%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCeramide 3~0.75–1.1%
- 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 3Hydrogenated lecithin~0.6–0.85%
- 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 lecithinPropylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAlcohol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 AlcoholMaris aqua~0.45–0.65%
Honey~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyPearl extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTriethanolamine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.3–0.5%
- 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 CarbomerGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPropylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPvm/ma copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Styrene/vp copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium tigrinum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractEcklonia cava extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hizikia fusiforme extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Codium tomentosum extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gelidium cartilagineum extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLeontopodium alpinum extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Buddleja davidii extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris flower extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractCamellia sinensis callus culture extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ceramide 3, Hydrogenated lecithin, Propylene glycol, Alcohol, Maris aqua, Honey, Pearl extract, Xanthan gum, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Propylene glycol, Pvm/ma copolymer, Styrene/vp copolymer, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Lilium tigrinum extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Hizikia fusiforme extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Parfum, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Camellia sinensis callus culture extract
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| the SKIN HOUSEMarine Active SerumYOUR PRODUCT | D'RANAqua Wonder Intensive Renewing Serum | the Torriden StoreDive in Serum Sérum Hydratant à l'Acide Hyaluronique | MEDI-PEELDerma Maison Time Wrinkle Collagen Volume Ampoule | |
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| Match | — | 69% | 66% | 64% |
| Price | $13.63 | $38.40+$24.77 | $26.00+$12.37 | $63.56+$49.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Madecassoside | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"the SKIN HOUSE - Marine Active Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide 3 0.75% - 1.10%). 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.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed collagen 0.25% - 0.45%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.25% - 0.50%, betaine 2.30% - 2.80%, glycerin 4.20% - 5.10% and sodium hyaluronate 6.90% - 8.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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