Tropic Skincare FRESH WAVES balancing moisturiser
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“FRESH WAVES balancing moisturiser”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: cocos nucifera oil, vaccinium corymbosum seed oil.
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Prebiotics Helping to keep your skin's microbiome happy and healthy, prebiotics work to keep sebum levels in check and ward off blemish-causing bacteria.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Ocimum basilicum extract, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis extract~23–34%
- 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 extractCocos nucifera oil~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilVitis vinifera seed oil~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilVaccinium myrtillus seed oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidCocos nucifera oil~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlycerin~1.6–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinAlpha-glucan~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Algae~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe vera leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ocimum basilicum extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum extractTin~0.55–1.35%
Tocopherol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolJasminum sambac flower extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumParfum~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater~0.45–1.1%
Coconut alkanes~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesButylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 glycolCandelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersVitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilVaccinium corymbosum seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals
More about Vaccinium corymbosum seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCetearyl alcohol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlyceryl stearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateCetearyl glucoside~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideGlycerin~0.4–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinBeta-glucan~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharidePectin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sclerotium gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSaccharide isomerate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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 extractSodium anisate~0.15–0.7%
Levulinic acid~0.15–0.6%
Sodium levulinate~0.15–0.65%
Sodium gluconate~0.15–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHydrolyzed gardenia florida extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extractParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateMaltodextrin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinGeraniol~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus seed oil, Hyaluronic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Alpha-glucan, Unknown, Algae, Unknown, Aloe vera leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum extract, Unknown, Tin, Tocopherol, Unknown, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Parfum, Parfum, Water, Coconut alkanes, Butylene glycol, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Cetearyl glucoside, Glycerin, Beta-glucan, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Pectin, Sclerotium gum, Saccharide isomerate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Sodium anisate, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Sodium gluconate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, Parfum, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Maltodextrin, Geraniol, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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