Mermaid Skin Hyaluronic H2O Serum

1.1
/ 10

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	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
85	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9.4	Hydroxyethylcellulose	Botanical, Synthetic	Formula Helper
1.5	Sodium Hyaluronate	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
0.3	Disodium EDTA	Synthetic	Formula Helper
0.3	Sodium Nitrate	Synthetic	Soothing
0.3	Algae Extract	Algae	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation,Emollient,Fragrance
0.3	Calcium Pantothenate	Naturally occurring, Synthetic	Formula Helper
0.3	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Phenoxyethanol	Synthetic	Antimicrobial,Preservative

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

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.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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.

Disodium EDTA

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.

Sodium Nitrate

Score

0.3

Function