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7.6

Dr. Althea

Aqua Marine Watery Cream

Name: Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Watery Cream
Brand: Dr. Althea

moisturiser

Overall score7.6

✶ Hero ingredients

#5Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#9Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Coconut-derived emollient

#11Palmaria Palmata Extract

Plant extract

Score breakdown

Overall

7.6

Hydration Efficacy8.4

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength2.3

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Watery Cream stand out

Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Watery Cream is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 7.6/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Palmaria Palmata Extract — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (8.4) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Softens and smooths — #9 in the INCI list
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Palmaria Palmata Extract
Works on your skin — #11 in the INCI list
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Chondrus Crispus Extract
Works on your skin — #12 in the INCI list
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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #14 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

31 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#22-Hexanediol #3Propanediol #4Water #5Glycerin #6Hydrogenated Polydecene #7C14-22 Alcohols #8C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside #9Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride #11Palmaria Palmata Extract #12Chondrus Crispus Extract #14Butylene Glycol #15Hyaluronic Acid #16Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid #17Sodium Hyaluronate #18Panthenol #20Cetyl Alcohol #21Carbomer #22Tromethamine #24Hydrogenated Lecithin #25Dextrin #26Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract #27Polyglutamic Acid #28Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate #31Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer #32Pentylene Glycol #33Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate #35Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract #38Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate #39Sodium Benzoate #43Ethylhexylglycerin #44Disodium Edta

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient11
Draws in moisture8
Works on your skin4
Softens and smooths2
Formula balancers2
Holds the formula together2
Keeps the product fresh2

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