Heimish Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum

Heimish

Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
64%
Combination (dry)
64%
Balanced
94%
Combination (oily)
76%
Oily
76%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Introducing Heimish Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum, a powerful yet gentle formula that pairs 0.1% retinol with 58% algae-derived Miracle Seawater to firm aging skin and soothe irritations. Infused with Niacinamide for a brightening boost, this lightweight serum absorbs swiftly, promoting a youthful-looking appearance. Enriched with a blend of marine extracts like Laminaria Japonica, Hizikia Fusiforme, and Ecklonia Cava, it provides deep hydration and nourishment. The formula also includes Panthenol and Adenosine to enhance skin elasticity, while locking in moisture. Free from artificial colors, the serum is perfect for sensitive skin, delivering a silky, non-greasy finish for vibrant, revitalized eyes.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
Hyaluronic acid Retinoids Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

3
Pregnancy Unsafe
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

About Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum

Overview

Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum is a lightweight serum from Heimish, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 56 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Panthenol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Adenosine.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol and Cholesterol.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Retinol and Dextrin.

Who it suits

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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes before moisturiser. Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • 10 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 20 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 7 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 7 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Pore Minimizer 2 ingredients

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

Key ingredients

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

Hydration

2nd 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

Hydration Anti-Aging

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

4th 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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated

Hydration

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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)

Hydration

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Retinol Retinoids

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Retinol; vitamin A

Anti-Aging Anti-Acne Pore Minimizer
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

11th 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

Hydration Soothing

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Plankton Extract is an extract obtained from marine plankton

Hydration

22nd 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

Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (4)

Supporting ingredients (52)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Glycerin Propanediol Hydrogenated Polydecene 1,2-hexanediol Cetearyl Alcohol Butylene Glycol Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Hizikia Fusiforme Extract Laminaria Japonica Extract Undaria Pinnatifida Extract Ecklonia Cava Extract Chlorella Minutissima Extract Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract Sargassum Fulvellum Extract Spirulina Platensis Extract Plankton Extract Hydrolyzed Sponge Adenosine Biosaccharide Gum-1 Cholesterol Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Carbomer Simethicone Tromethamine Phenyl Trimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Hydroxyacetophenone Sorbitan Stearate Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Glycol Stearate SE Brassica Campestris Sterols Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Coptis Japonica Extract Stearic Acid Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Aluminum/magnesium Hydroxide Stearate Polysorbate 60 Sorbitan Isostearate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Dextrin Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract Ethylhexylglycerin Chitosan Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)citrate Parfum Disodium Edta

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

  • Silicones

    Simethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone

  • Facial oils

    Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Azelaic acid

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Eye
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Eye" step.

  • Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contains Retinol, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
10 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Glycol Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Aluminum/magnesium Hydroxide Stearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Pregnancy Unsafe, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 56 ingredients on the label.

13
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

11
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

11
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

9
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

6
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

3
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd 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

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
3 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
4 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

4th 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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
8 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
10 Retinol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Retinol; vitamin A

Anti-Aging Anti-Acne Pore Minimizer Pregnancy Unsafe
10 scientific references
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2019, pages 918-923; and March 2015, pages 271-280
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2019, pages 906-913
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, May 2017, pages 275-283
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2017, pages 56-65
  • Dermatology, May 2014, pages 314-325
  • Dermatoendocrinology, July 2012, issue 3, pages 308-319
  • Toxicological Research, March 2010, pages 61-66
  • Archives of Dermatology, May 2007, pages 606-612
  • The Journal of Pathology, January 2007, issue 2, pages 241-251
  • Clinical Interventions in Aging, December 2006, pages 327-348
11 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

11th 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

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hizikia Fusiforme Extract is the extract of the Alga, Hizikia fusiforme

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Laminaria Japonica Extract is an extract of the Japan Kelp/Seaweed, Laminaria japonica, Laminariaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract is an extract of the Alga, Undaria pinnatifida, Alariaceae

15 Ecklonia Cava Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ecklonia Cava Extract is an extract of the Alga, Ecklonia cava, Alariaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chlorella Minutissima Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella minutissima, Oocystaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Gelidium cartilagineum, Gelidiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sargassum Fulvellum Extract is the extract of the Alga, Sargassum fulvellum

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Spirulina Platensis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Spirulina platensis, Cyanophyceae

20 Plankton Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Plankton Extract is an extract obtained from marine plankton

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Sponge is the hydrolysate of sponge obtained by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

22nd 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

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides

Hydration Soothing
24 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

25th 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

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Bushnut, Macadamia ternifolia, Proteaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/hydrogenated-polyisobutene/
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 59S-90S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2010, pages 81-82
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

28th 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

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
29 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
30 Simethicone Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silica, hydrated, compounds with poly(dimethylsiloxane)

31 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRNS513pdf
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2003, pages 335-351
  • Silicone Surfactants, 1999, page 190
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 1986, pages 353-371
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

33rd 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, octadecanoates (1:2) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

34 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
35 Sorbitan Stearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan stearate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
38 Glycol Stearate SE Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,ethanediol (1:1), neutralized

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Brassica Campestris Sterols is a mixture of sterols obtained from the Cabbage, Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoate

Hydration
41 Coptis Japonica Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Preservative

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Coptis Japonica Extract is the extract of the whole plant of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae

42 Stearic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, May 2019, pages 1-61
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2008, page 310
  • Therapeutics for the Clinician, May 2005, pages 317-324
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2003, pages 559-568
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

43rd 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)

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

N-Dodecanoylglutamic acid, esters with (3-.beta.)-sigmast-5-en-3-ol, docosanol, and 2-octyldodecanol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aluminum magnesium hydroxide and stearic acid

47 Polysorbate 60 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-hexadecanol, phosphate, potassium salt

50 Dextrin Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

52nd 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
53 Chitosan Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chitin, deacylated

Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

4-Piperidinol, 1-Hydroxy-2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-, 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylate (3:1) (salt)

55 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

56 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum?

WATER, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, RETINOL, PANTHENOL, HIZIKIA FUSIFORME EXTRACT, LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT, UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT, ECKLONIA CAVA EXTRACT, CHLORELLA MINUTISSIMA EXTRACT, GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM EXTRACT, SARGASSUM FULVELLUM EXTRACT, SPIRULINA PLATENSIS EXTRACT, PLANKTON EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SPONGE, ADENOSINE, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, CHOLESTEROL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CARBOMER, SIMETHICONE, TROMETHAMINE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, SORBITAN STEARATE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, GLYCOL STEARATE SE, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, COPTIS JAPONICA EXTRACT, STEARIC ACID, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, PHYTOSTERYL/BEHENYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, ALUMINUM/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, DEXTRIN, THEOBROMA CACAO SEED EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CHITOSAN, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL)CITRATE, PARFUM, DISODIUM EDTA.

What are the active ingredients in Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum?

NIACINAMIDE, RETINOL, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum?

During your night routine, apply a pea-sized amount of product on the under eye area and gently pat until absorbed. *When adding retinol to your routine, start out low and slow to allow your skin to get used to the ingredient. *Avoid applying to the eyelids and too close to the eyes. *Only apply at night and apply sunscreen daily.

What skin types is Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum good for?

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.

Is Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum good for sensitive 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.

Is Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum fungal acne safe?

10 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Glycol Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Aluminum/magnesium Hydroxide Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum while pregnant?

It contains Retinol, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum silicone free?

No — it contains Simethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone.

Does Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum?

It layers well with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum?

Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum have?

It lists 56 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Marine Care Retinol Eye Serum?

Heimish, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Heimish
Country
Korea

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