
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face moisturizer with 10 ingredients
FEATURES
Instantly plumps and hydrates, long-lasting hydration, boosts elasticity, stimulates collagen, evens skin tone, revives natural glow, 30% aloe vera reduces acne and soothes skin, fights aging, reduces dryness, un-fragranced, free from harmful toxins, vegan and cruelty-free, travel-friendly size
BEST FOR
dry
CHECKS
fragrance, harmful toxins
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Hydration Acne Reduction Anti-aging Soothing Skin Reducing Dryness Improving Elasticity Evening Skin Tone Natural GlowBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Seek Skincare Says
Product Description:
Seek Cream Moisturiser, tailored for normal to dry skin, boasts a blend of wholesome ingredients: aloe vera, almond oil, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and turmeric extract. This velvety moisturiser instantly plumps and hydrates, leaving a lasting glow. Infused with 30% aloe vera, it fights acne, soothes, and combats aging, all in a consciously crafted, un-fragranced, vegan, and cruelty-free formulation.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
aqua,aloe-barbadensis-leaf-juice,glycerin,prunus-amygdalus-dulcis,polyacrylate-13-(and)-polyisobutene-(and)-polysorbate-20,butyrospermum-parkii-(shea)-butter,methylpropanediol,phenoxyethanol-(and)-ethylhexylglycerin,curcuma-longa,xylitylglucosideโanhydroxylitolโxylitol,c15-19-alkane,sodium-hyaluronate
Key Ingredients
aloe-vera,almond-oil,shea-butter,hyaluronic-acid,turmeric-extract
Ingredients Details
Glycerin
Common Name(s): Glycerol,glycerine,1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Glycerin pulls water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the outer skin layer (epidermis), boosting moisture levels and keeping skin soft, smooth, and plump.
Why It's Used: It is used in virtually every moisturizer, serum, and cleanser because it is highly effective at hydrating skin, is well-tolerated by all skin types, and enhances the texture and spreadability of formulations.
How It Works: As a humectant, glycerin forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, trapping them in the skin. it also reinforces the skin barrier by integrating into lipid structures between skin cells.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,cleansers,toners,sheet masks,sunscreens,body lotions,shampoos,conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Humectant
Secondary Functions: Skin barrier support,emollient,solvent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ30% (typical: 3โ10%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (coconut, soy, palm) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ when plant-derived or synthetic; verify source with supplier
Source Notes: Derived from plant oils via hydrolysis or saponification; synthetic versions also available. palm-derived glycerin carries sustainability concerns.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; non-irritating at all standard concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Extremely rare allergic reactions; generally safe for all skin types including sensitive and baby skin
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Widely recognized as safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity at typical concentrations (up to 50%).
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,niacinamide,panthenol,urea,peptides,retinol,ahas/bhas
Avoid Combining With: No known incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycerin is an endogenous skin component found naturally in the stratum corneum. aquaporin-3 channels in keratinocytes facilitate glycerin transport, making it integral to natural skin hydration pathways.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,inci decoder
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Methylpropanediol
Common Name(s): 1,3-butylene glycol alternative,2-methyl-1,3-propanediol,proline-2-propanediol
CAS Number: 2163-42-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides humectant and solvent functionality with improved skin feel vs butylene glycol.
Why It's Used: Premium humectant solvent with superior skin feel to conventional diols for elegant premium formulation textures.
How It Works: Branched c4 structure provides good humectant activity. branching reduces viscosity and stickiness vs linear propylene glycol. excellent solvent for challenging actives. antimicrobial boosting from diol structure.
Typically Found In: Premium serums,active delivery systems
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ humectant
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Methylpropanediol's methyl branch provides a 25% reduction in dynamic viscosity vs linear butylene glycol at equivalent concentration โ a physically measurable skin feel improvement from the branching's reduction of intermolecular attractive forces. this viscosity reduction translates directly to the 'less sticky, lighter' skin feel that premium formulations require.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12