1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Arencia
Deep Water Surge Serum 30
face serum
Arencia
face serum
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Take the skin testThe Arencia Deep Water Surge Serum 30 is an ultra-hydrating powerhouse designed to provide a "30-hour" moisture surge to parched and tired skin. Formulated with a mineral-rich base and 30% pure hydration actives, including a multi-molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid complex, this serum ensures that moisture is delivered to both the surface and the deeper layers of the dermis. Its lightweight, "water-surge" texture instantly transforms from a silky liquid into a refreshing burst of hydration upon contact, cooling the skin and reducing heat-induced sensitivity. This vegan-certified formula acts as a moisture magnet, locking in hydration to prevent trans-epidermal water loss and leaving the skin feeling exceptionally soft, dewy, and revitalized.
Deep Water Surge Serum 30 is a lightweight serum from Arencia, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 69 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Propanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Panthenol and Hydrogenated Lecithin.
Firmness signalling: Moderate. Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support, and here that comes from Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and Tripeptide-1.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 69 ingredients on the label.
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Deoxyribonucleic acid, hydrolyzed
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lysine, synthetic pentapeptide with serine, and threonine, hexadecanoyl derivatives
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tripeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide containing glycine, histidine, and lysine
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine, oligomer with histidine and lysine
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lysine, oligomer with serine and threonine
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tetrapeptide-7
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide containing Glutamine, Glycine and Proline residues
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract is an extract of the solid residue obtained after fermentation of the Rice (Oryza sativa L., Gramineae) in the manufacture of wine
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aloe Barbadensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Aloe barbadensis, Xanthorrhoeaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, tetradecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,5-Furandione, polymer with methoxyethene; copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
ester of decaglycerol and oleic acid
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Asparagine
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aspartic acid
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Leucine
54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sphingolipids, glycosides
55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alanine
56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Lysine
57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt
58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3-Phenyl-L-alanine
60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid
61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-
62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid
63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Isoleucine; DL-allo-Isoleucine; 2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid
64th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
65th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Histidine
66th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
DL-methionine
67th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Cysteine
68th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(S)-2,5-Diamino-5-oxopentanoic acid
69th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Amino-3-indol-3-ylpropanoic acid
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WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED DNA, CERAMIDE NP, PANTHENOL, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, OLIGOPEPTIDE-2, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, HEXAPEPTIDE-9, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, ARGININE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ORYZA SATIVA LEES EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYGLYCERYL-10 MYRISTATE, ADENOSINE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, DEXTRIN, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, PVM/MA COPOLYMER, BETAINE, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE, GLYCINE, SERINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, ASPARAGINE, SQUALANE, ASPARTIC ACID, LEUCINE, GLYCOSPHINGOLIPIDS, ALANINE, LYSINE, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, TYROSINE, PHENYLALANINE, THREONINE, PROLINE, VALINE, ISOLEUCINE, DISODIUM EDTA, HISTIDINE, METHIONINE, CYSTEINE, GLUTAMINE, TRYPTOPHAN.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE NP, PANTHENOL, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE.
After toning the skin, apply a moderate amount and gently pat for better absorption.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 69 ingredients, of which 16 are recorded as actives.
Arencia, a brand based in Korea.
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