Tarte

Mermaid Skin Hyaluronic H2O Serum

Mermaid Skin Hyaluronic H2O Serum

1.1

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

2.1Humectancy0.0Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Tarte Mermaid Skin Hyaluronic H2O Serum has a moisturizing rating of 1.1 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product is purely humectant, but with a low Humectancy of 2.1 out of 10. It has zero Occlusivity as we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list.
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
85
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
9.4
HydroxyethylcelluloseBotanical,SyntheticFormula Helper
1.5
Sodium HyaluronateBiotech,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
0.3
Disodium EDTASyntheticFormula Helper
0.3
Sodium NitrateSyntheticSoothing
0.3
Algae ExtractAlgaeMoisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation,Emollient,Fragrance
0.3
Calcium PantothenateNaturally occurring,SyntheticFormula Helper
0.3
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3
PhenoxyethanolSyntheticAntimicrobial,Preservative

Ingredients explained

Score

85

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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.
Score

9.4

Function

Binding, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Light stabilizing, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Score

1.5

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing

Origin

Biotech,Animal

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.
Score

0.3

Function

Chelating, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

A synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Score

0.3

Function

Soothing

Origin

Synthetic

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