True Botanicals SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment
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Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Laminaria saccharina extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment”
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.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Silybum marianum extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, silybum marianum extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Adansonia digitata seed oil + 13 moreWorks
“Key ingredients Super SEA Biocompatible 3XBlend™ Four nutrient dense seaweeds and sea minerals to lock in moisture for intense, soothing hydration.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: rosa rubiginosa seed oil, adansonia digitata seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Undaria pinnatifida extract~27–41%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractGlycerin~4–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinSea water~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterCamellia sinensis leaf extract~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSilybum marianum extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractSilybum marianum ethyl ester~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a nice product texture. Used to substitute silicones
More about Silybum marianum ethyl esterWater~1.3–2%
Glyceryl stearate citrate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateAdansonia digitata seed oil~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilCamelina sativa seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilPrunus avium seed oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cherry pit oil. Is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids and works as an emollient moisturizer
More about Prunus avium seed oilRosa rubiginosa seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPolyglyceryl-3 stearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateChlamydomonas reinhardtii extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria saccharina extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractNannochloropsis oculata extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A microalgae extract that helps to attact water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Nannochloropsis oculata extractAlgin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractPorphyra umbilicalis extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Porphyra umbilicalis extractSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePopulus tremuloides bark extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lysolecithin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinSclerotium gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumCitrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCopaifera officinalis resin oil~0.1–0.4%
Mentha spicata herb oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.45%
- 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 lecithinEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Pullulan~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium phytate~0.1–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSaponins~0.1–0.5%
Mineral salts~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicked product formulations. Might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin
More about Mineral saltsSilica~0.1–0.45%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Undaria pinnatifida extract, Glycerin, Sea water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Silybum marianum extract, Silybum marianum ethyl ester, Water, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Prunus avium seed oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Algin, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Copaifera officinalis resin oil, Mentha spicata herb oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenethyl alcohol, Pullulan, Xanthan gum, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Saponins, Mineral salts, Silica, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol
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| True BotanicalsSuperSEA Firming & Lifting TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | Derma EHyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum | DEWYCELF5 Ampule Serum | Sarah ChapmanPlatinum Pep8 Stem Cell Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $188.00 | $21.00−$167.00 | $29.20−$158.80 | $206.50+$18.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Niacinamide | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"True Botanicals - SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.50% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 188.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety assessment of the microalgae Nannochloropsis oculatasciencedirect.com
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