Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Watery Cream Versus Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Fresh Watery Cream
Updated on September 10, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
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 66 ingredients
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Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Watery Cream 44 ingredients
Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Fresh Watery Cream 66 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
HumectantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Sargassum Muticum Extract
Skin ProtectingAgarum Cribrosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Chlorella Minutissima Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algae Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingJania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Algae Extract Ferment
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Cloustoni Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pikea Robusta Extract
Antioxidant
Porphyra Yezoensis Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingUlva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Algae Oligosaccharides
Skin ConditioningChlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Macrocystis Pyrifera Protein
Skin ConditioningMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantSea Water, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Betaine, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Parfum, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Soluble Collagen, Squalane, Sargassum Muticum Extract, Agarum Cribrosum Extract, Algae Extract, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Hydrolyzed Algae Extract, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Lactobacillus/Algae Extract Ferment, Laminaria Cloustoni Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Pikea Robusta Extract, Porphyra Yezoensis Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Polysorbate 60, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Algae Oligosaccharides, Chlorella Ferment, Macrocystis Pyrifera Protein, Methylisothiazolinone, Blue 1 Lake
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolWe 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 EDTAHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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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