Transformulas Marine Miracle Creme
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“The Transformulas Marine Miracle Crème has a lightweight whipped texture that’s deeply nourishing and rejuvenating, to help restore hydration levels, boosting cell renewal for noticeably plumper, healthy looking 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:
faex, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“On application skin is visibly smoother and with continued use, skin looks and feels firmer, fine lines and wrinkles are minimised and skin is softened and more cushioned.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
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~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7.3–8.9%
- 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 triglyceridePeg-6 stearate~4.4–5.4%
Glycerin~3.3–4%
- 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 GlycerinUrea~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaDimethicone~2.1–2.6%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycol stearate~1.8–2.1%
Macrocystis pyrifera extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cetyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl polymethacrylate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinPvp~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpPeg-32 stearate~0.55–0.8%
Ceteth-20~0.6–0.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~0.45–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSteareth-20~0.5–0.7%
Parfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Tripleurospermum maritimum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateAleuritic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maris sal~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
More about Maris salSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCentella asiatica extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Faex~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FaexAlaria esculenta extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractGlycoproteins~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-6 stearate, Glycerin, Urea, Dimethicone, Glycol stearate, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Pvp, Peg-32 stearate, Ceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Steareth-20, Parfum, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Tripleurospermum maritimum extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Aleuritic acid, Maris sal, Sodium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica extract, Disodium edta, Faex, Alaria esculenta extract, Glycoproteins
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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.
| TransformulasMarine Miracle CremeYOUR PRODUCT | Eucerin5Pct Urea Day Cream | MesoesteticFast Skin Repair | MarudermHyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Face & Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $128.22 | $14.53−$113.69 | $49.47−$78.75 | $21.99−$106.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclomethicone | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Transformulas - Marine Miracle Creme" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (urea 2.50% - 3.00%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.35%, glycerin 3.30% - 4.00% and faex 0.10% - 0.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 97.00£ 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 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 6
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