Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Watery Cream Versus Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Fresh Watery Cream
Updated on October 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Watery Cream 44 ingredients
Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Fresh Watery Cream 64 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Watery Cream 44 ingredients
Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Fresh Watery Cream 64 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Codium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sargassum Pallidum Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantCaulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Bambusa Vulgaris Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Codium Fragile Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sargassum Pallidum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Vinyldimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium Dna, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Guaiazulene, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Ascorbylpropyl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Sea Water
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingCystoseira Compressa Extract
Saccharina Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCaulerpa Racemosa Extract
AstringentPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharina Longicruris Extract
HumectantMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Powder
AbsorbentCodium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Minutissima Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Malic Acid
Buffering
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingZostera Marina Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water, Glycerin, Methyl Trimethicone, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Betaine, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Cystoseira Compressa Extract, Saccharina Japonica Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Caulerpa Racemosa Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Saccharina Longicruris Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Powder, Codium Fragile Extract, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Plankton Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Soluble Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sea Salt, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Malic Acid, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Parfum, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Zostera Marina Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolChondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. It helps hydrate the skin and is rich in antioxidants.
The antioxidants in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.
Other contents of chondrus crispus include polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acids. These help hydrate the skin.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed?
Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
We don't have a description for Codium Fragile Extract yet.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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