Earth Harbor Marina Biome Brightening Ampoule

Earth Harbor Marina Biome Brightening Ampoule
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Does Earth Harbor Marina Biome Brightening Ampoule work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Earth Harbor Marina Biome Brightening Ampoule:

  • Strong occlusive moisturizing. This exceptionally occlusive moisturizer, ideal for dry and very dry skin, has a moderate moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10, impaired by the absence of humectants.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Moisturizer with the right occlusivity for very dry skin, ideally to be paired with a humectant-rich product

According to CreamScan analysis, Earth Harbor Marina Biome Brightening Ampoule is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil (est. ≈50.0%), Squalane (est. ≈22.0%) and Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil (est. ≈11.0%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, can deliver an exceptional level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry to very skin. The occlusive profile of Earth Harbor Marina Biome Brightening Ampoule suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

However, it contains no humectants, and people with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding water-binding humectants to their moisturizing routine for effective dual-action moisturizing. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

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

Rich in skin-protecting antioxidants

We estimate that Earth Harbor Marina Biome Brightening Ampoule is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Vaccinium Corymbosum (Blueberry) Seed Oil (est. ≈6.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
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Squalane
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Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
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Vaccinium Corymbosum (Blueberry) Seed Oil
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Rosa Canina Seed Oil
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Spirulina Platensis Extract
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
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Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract
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Tocopherol
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
99.3
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 99.3 20
10.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1
0.3
All occlusives 99.3 20
10.0
All occlusives
99.3
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.3
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
6
1.5
0.3
All antioxidants 7.8 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
7.8
Vaccinium Corymbosum (Blueberry) Seed Oil
6
Spirulina Platensis Extract
1.5
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Camellia Oleifera Seed OilExtracted from the seeds of the flowering plant tea oil camellia (not to be confused with tea tree oil), this occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil consists of oleic and linoleic fatty acids, vitamin E, and phytosterols.
Squalane
Est. %22
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed OilA fatty oil derived from watermelon seeds that contains a good amount of occlusive moisturizing and emollient linoleic acid, followed by oleic and palmitic acids.
Vaccinium Corymbosum (Blueberry) Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Vaccinium Corymbosum (Blueberry) Seed Oil
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Seed OilRosehip oil derived from the seeds of the dog rose shrubs. It contains mainly linoleic and linolenic emollient fatty acids (and other polyunsaturated fatty acids), as well as a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Spirulina Platensis ExtractA dark green emollient and antioxidant extract derived from spirulina - a dried mass of tiny blue-green algae. It is rich in proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins (namely B1 and B2).
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.