Carenology95 Sea Holly Water Plumping Serum

Carenology95 Sea Holly Water Plumping Serum
5.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
9.7 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Carenology95 Sea Holly Water Plumping Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Carenology95 Sea Holly Water Plumping Serum:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Carenology95 Sea Holly Water Plumping Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.8 out of 10 and a very high humectancy of 9.7 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈4.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈3.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
4
Butylene Glycol
3
Glycerin
2
1,2-Hexanediol
1.5
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
1.3
Carbomer
1
Tromethamine
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Allantoin
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
Xylitylglucoside
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.02
Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
0.3
Anhydroxylitol
0.3
Pearl Extract
0.3
Xylitol
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Dextrin
0.3
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
0.3
Glucose
0.3
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
0.3
Hair Extract
0.3
Wine Extract
0.3
Pearl Powder
Est. %
Water
Function:
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
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Butylene Glycol
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Glycerin
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Carbomer
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Tromethamine
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Allantoin
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Panthenol
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Xylitylglucoside
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Disodium EDTA
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Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
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Anhydroxylitol
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Pearl Extract
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Xylitol
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Dextrin
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Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
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Glucose
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Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
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Hair Extract
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Pearl Powder
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Ratings

All humectants
9.7
4
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
1.5
1.5
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 9.7 10
9.7
4
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 1.5 20
0.8
1.5
Moisturizing rating
5.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 9.7 10
9.7
All humectants
9.7
4
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.5
All occlusives 1.5 20
0.8
All occlusives
1.5
1.5
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 2.7 3 No
All antioxidants
2.7
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
1.5
Pearl Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
0.3
Wine Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.9 5 No
All soothing
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower WaterA fragrant water infused with lavender essential oil. It has astringent and wound healing properties, as well as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Argania Spinosa Kernel OilA fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.
Carbomer
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Tromethamine
Est. %1
Function
Origin
TromethamineAn ingredient based on amino acids that is commonly used as a pH adjuster. It has a high pH, which means that it is basic (alkaline), so adding tromethamine to a skincare product will increase its overall pH level.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Xylitylglucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
XylitylglucosideAn emollient extract from rice bran, the brown outer part of the rice kernel. It includes palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic acids, and antioxidants such as tocopherols and γ-oryzanol.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Est. %0.02
Function
Origin
Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture FiltrateDescription is coming soon
Anhydroxylitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AnhydroxylitolA derivative of xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol. It has humectant moisturizing properties.
Pearl Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pearl ExtractDescription is coming soon
Xylitol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
XylitolAn organic compound that is most well-known for its use as a sweetener that also protects your teeth from cavities. Xylitol is used in skincare as a moisturizing humectant and has been shown to improve the protective barrier function of the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Dextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
DextrinA partially hydrolyzed potato starch, most commonly used as a viscosity controlling and binding agent. When dispersed into water, it can create textures ranging from a thick paste to a soft gel.
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gardenia Florida Flower ExtractDescription is coming soon
Glucose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GlucoseA simple sugar that is also one of two components of sucrose, or table sugar. It is used as a humectant in skincare products. Glucose is also used to flavor lip care cosmetics because of its mildly sweet taste.
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ulmus Davidiana Root ExtractDerived from the root of an elm tree known as David, this soothing and antioxidant extract has been shown to have humectant moisturizing benefits that are similar to hyaluronic acid’s.
Hair Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hair ExtractDescription is coming soon
Wine Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Wine ExtractAn extract obtained from wine that contains potent antioxidants such as the famous resveratrol, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and tannins.
Pearl Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pearl PowderA shimmering powder obtained from pearls. It contains many minerals and proteins and may be effective in skin regeneration.