Sea Shield Water Cream

Name: Sea Shield Water Cream
Brand: mermaidssecret
SKU: MS-FWC-50ML
Price: 62.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

For the calm, deep hydration your skin needs after sun and water.

$62 NZD · 50mL

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For the woman who runs wild in the sea and refuses to let the elements dull her radiance. Sea Shield Water Cream instantly quenches the tight, parched aftermath of salt, sun, and wind.

This lightweight, fast-absorbing Korean-crafted formula melts upon contact, delivering clean, weightless hydration that sinks deep without feeling heavy or greasy.

Your skin stays calm, soft, and visibly revived—so you can stay deeply connected to the ocean, never depleted by it.

— Poppy, Diver

"It’s so hard to find a product that actually rehydrates your skin after a day of sun and salt without leaving your face feeling heavy and sticky but the water cream is that unicorn."

Clinically tested

for sensitive skin

Fragrance-free

PETA approved

vegan & cruelty-free

1% for the planet

you give back

How To Use

Step 1
After cleansing, start with a pea-sized amount — dot it across your forehead, cheeks, and chin, or squeeze onto your fingertips.

Step 2
Smooth evenly across the face and neck, focusing on areas that feel dry or tight.

Step 3
Lightly tap with your fingertips to help it absorb fully.

Routine
Use morning and night as your daily hydration ritual.

Tip
On days your skin feels drier or tighter than usual, layer a few thin coats at night to support recovery while you sleep.

Good To Know

Suitable for daily use, morning or night, whenever skin needs lightweight hydration and recovery without heaviness or grease. Its fast-absorbing texture layers easily under makeup, while additional layers can be applied during colder or drier seasons for added hydration and comfort.

Thoughtfully formulated without parabens, fragrance, mineral oil, artificial colourants, or drying alcohols.

Dermatologist Tested. Clinically Proven.

Your skin's safety is our priority.

Salt and sun can leave skin vulnerable. That's why our formulas have undergone independent clinical evaluation, to help them recover without adding further stress.

✓ 0.00 Irritation Score
✓ Tested on sensitive & general skin
✓ Verified by SKINMED Clinical Trials Center

Certified by: SKINMED Clinical Trials Center (Korea)

Your Purchase, Our Shared Mission

We believe in giving back to the waters that inspire us. Through our partnership with 1% for the Planet, 1% of every sale is dedicated to protecting our blue playground.

Thank you for joining the movement to restore and preserve our oceans for generations to come.

Shop the Ritual

The 3D Dual-Polymer Moisture Network

Smooth & Set → Hydration Release → Moisture-Lock Veil

This lightweight water cream uses a dual polymer-locking system to hold hydrating ingredients within a dense 3D network. As the cream is massaged into the skin, the network gently unfolds to distribute hydration evenly before forming a smooth, lightweight moisture veil—without heaviness or stickiness.

3D HYDRATION NETWORK

A flexible polymer network helps stabilise the cream’s water phase, keeping hydrating ingredients evenly suspended throughout the formula.

DUAL POLYMER LOCK

A complementary polymer network helps stabilise the water and oil phases together, supporting a smooth, cushiony application and the formation of a lightweight moisture veil.

HOW IT WORKS ON SKIN

STEP 1. SMOOTH & SET

The water cream spreads evenly across the skin, creating close, comfortable contact without heaviness.

STEP 2. HYDRATION RELEASE

As the cream is massaged in, the flexible polymer network gently unfolds to distribute hydrating ingredients evenly across the skin.

STEP 3. MOISTURE-LOCK VEIL

A lightweight moisture veil remains on the skin, helping sustain hydration and leave it feeling smooth, soft and comfortably replenished.

The Ocean Skin Essentials - Mermaid's Secret

MerCell™ Repair Complex +

Low-Molecular Marine Plant PDRN
Full-Spectrum Centella Complex
300-Compound Aloe Complex

A proprietary recovery system designed to help restore comfort, strengthen skin resilience, and sustain hydration after exposure to the elements.

Layered Hydration & Comfort +

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Trehalose
Allantoin
Shea Butter

A considered blend of humectants and conditioning ingredients that helps attract and retain moisture, soften the skin, and relieve tight-feeling dryness.

Refreshing Marine Hydration +

Glacier Water
Tea Tree

Supporting ingredients that complement the cream’s fresh, lightweight texture and comfortable, non-sticky finish.

Full Ingredients +

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Vinyl Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Arginine, Carbomer, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Polysorbate 60, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium DNA, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside

Circular by Design
50% post-consumer recycled tube (excluding cap).
Water-separable labels for easy recycling.
100% recyclable FSC-certified carton.
Printed with Soy Ink.

It's light and unscented but also restores everything the ocean took for the day!
Deeply hydrating without being sticky or oily. I felt the difference from the first use.
Lightweight, absorbs quickly, and leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated all day.

5 stars: 14 (100%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

My New Daily Moisturizer

This water cream became my new daily moisturizer! I’m very very picky with my face creams and love this one! My makeup applied really well over this cream as well.

11/10 BEAUTIFUL!

Honestly the most beautiful product! It’s so hard to find a product that actually rehydrates your skin after a day of sun and salt without leaving your face feeling heavy and sticky but the water cream is that unicorn. It’s light and unscented (which I absolutely love) but also restores everything the ocean took for the day! 11/10! Highly recommend for all the ocean girlies!

Immediate Relief After the Ocean

This is really lovely to use after a salty dive. It's perfectly light yet restoring, helping my skin feel hydrated, protected, and restored immediately after being in the ocean.

This Water Cream is exactly what I was looking for

This Water Cream is exactly what I was looking for, it is deeply hydrating without being sticky or oily. I felt the difference from the first use, and now I use it every day — even when I’m not going to the ocean.

Lightweight. Calming. Ocean-Proof.

I love the water cream. It’s gentle and calming and soothes my skin at the end of a hot beach day. There’s no added fragrance in this one. A little goes a long way, and it sinks in quickly, with no shine or greasiness. Plus it layers easily under sunscreen the next morning.

Super hydrating

The water cream feels lightweight yet deeply hydrating, without being oily at all. My skin still feels moisturised the next morning. It definitely feels like a premium line, and I highly recommend all three.
It would be even better if they came with a small pouch to carry all three together.😊

Thank you so much for this thoughtful review
We’re so glad the Water Cream feels lightweight yet deeply hydrating for you — that balance is exactly what we worked hard to achieve.

And we love your idea about a small pouch for the full ritual ✨ Noted!

I’ve been using this for two weeks straight now

I’ve been using this for two weeks straight now and really impressed. It makes my skin glowy and hydrated without being sticky or oily. I don’t just use it after the ocean I use it every single morning and night and I have noticed a difference in my skin.

Thank you for your review Stephanie!
We’re so happy to hear you’ve been using it consistently and seeing a real difference!! — that glow without the sticky or oily feel is exactly what Sea Shield Water Cream was designed to deliver.

We love that it’s become part of your morning and night routine, not just after the ocean ✨ That everyday barrier support is what truly makes the difference.

So grateful you shared your experience

Relief After the Water

Wow what a skin quencher! My face was all tight and warm and the cream felt really hydrating. I love that there’s no fragrance and nothing that irritates the skin when it’s already gone through a lot because of sun and salt exposure. I usually put on organic aloe vera gel from the fridge when I get home. But this was so nice to have in my bag.

Thank you so much, Emilie
We’re so glad it helped calm that tight, sun-warmed feeling — that kind of relief after salt and sun is exactly what Sea Shield was created for.
We love that it’s something you can keep in your bag and reach for straight away

Lovely!!

I’ve been loving the Water Cream lately. The texture feels rich and nourishing, yet it absorbs into the skin so quickly without feeling heavy at all. My skin instantly feels calm, soft, and super comfortable after applying it.
I especially love using it after long days in the sun and salt water, it really helps bring hydration back and leaves my skin feeling balanced and refreshed 🫶🏽
Thank you for all the Mermaid 🧜🏽‍♀️

The texture is so soft.

Honestly, this is so light and easy to wear. It doesn't feel sticky at all, just really fresh on the skin.

So fresh and light

This moisturiser is so fresh and light on my skin. I also love that it's fragrance-free, it just feels really clean and simple.

Super gentle water cream

I absolutely love this water cream! It’s lightweight, absorbs quickly, and leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated all day without any greasy residue. After just a few uses, my skin looked smoother and more radiant. It layers beautifully under makeup and works perfectly for daily use. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable, gentle, nourishing cream!

Thank you so much, Cara
We’re so glad you’re loving the lightweight feel and how beautifully it layers — that soft, radiant finish without greasiness is exactly what Sea Shield was designed to deliver.
So grateful you shared your experience

Lightweight, Yet Luxurious

I love how light it is, whilst still feeling thick and luxurious. I love how moisturising it is, and how it absolves quickly without leaving a film or residue. My skin feels bouncy and invigorated even after being exposed to the elements.

Balanced, Never Oily or Dry

This water cream was a total game changer. Lotions left my skin feeling oily and gels left it dry. This is the first product that's left my skin feeling truly hydrated. Since using it, I've noticed my skin is more resilient, feeling neither shiny or dry throughout the day.

FAQs

Shipping

Where do you ship?

We are proud to offer worldwide shipping. We currently ship to the following regions:

Oceania: New Zealand & Australia
North America: USA & Canada
Asia, Europe, and the UK

Can’t find your country at checkout? Please reach out to us via contact form. Our team will be happy to assist with a custom shipping quote for you.

How long will it take to receive my order?

Delivery times depend on your location. Once your order is processed (usually within 1 business day), you can expect the following timeframes.

Please note that deliveries to rural or remote areas will take an additional 2–4 business days.

New Zealand: 2–3 business days
Australia: 3–10 business days
United States, Canada & Asia: 4–10 business days
UK & Europe: 5–10 business days

What are your shipping fees?

We offer flat-rate shipping worldwide—including all rural and remote addresses at no extra cost.

New Zealand: NZ$5.00
Australia: AU$9.90
United States, Asia & Canada: US$15.00
UK & Europe: US$25.00

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes! We love sharing our products with the world. We offer Free Shipping on all orders over the following amounts:

New Zealand: Over NZ$100.00
Australia: Over AU$100.00
USA, Asia, Canada: Over US$120.00
UK & Europe: Over $150

Products & Use

Who are Mermaid’s Secret products designed for?

Our products are designed for those who spend time in the ocean or a pool and want daily recovery for skin and hair after environmental exposure.

Can I use the products every day?

Yes. All products are formulated for daily use as part of a balanced recovery routine.

Do I need to use all three products together?

No. Each product can be used on its own or alongside the skincare and haircare you already use. Together, they simply offer a more complete recovery ritual.

Ingredients & Formulation

Where are your products made?

Our formulas are developed in Korea and manufactured in certified facilities to meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

What is the MerCell™ Repair Complex?

MerCell™ Repair Complex is Mermaid’s Secret’s signature recovery blend designed for skin and hair exposed to salt, sun, and wind. It combines Marine Plant PDRN, Centella (Cica), and Triple Aloe Complex to help calm heat-stressed skin, support the barrier, and restore softness and hydration after ocean exposure.

Is Mermaid’s Secret suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. Mermaid's Secret is designed with sensitive, ocean-exposed skin in mind. Our formulas are built around calming ingredients — including Centella (Cica) and Triple Aloe Complex — to soothe and restore skin after salt, sun, and wind exposure.

All products have been independently tested and clinically evaluated for skin irritation, and confirmed non-irritating — even for sensitive skin.

Primary Dermal Irritation Test – Non-irritating
Primary Dermal Irritation Test on Sensitive Skin – Non-irritating

Sustainability & Packaging

What kind of packaging do you use?

Our packaging uses 50–100% post-consumer recycled plastic, FSC-certified paper, soy-based inks, and water-separable labels to support cleaner recycling streams

Are you affiliated with any environmental initiatives

Yes. Mermaid’s Secret is a proud member of 1% for the Planet, contributing to environmental causes through our sales.

Orders & Support

How do I apply a promo code to my order?

Enter your promo code in the “Discount” box at checkout. Only one promo code can be applied per order. Promo codes cannot be added after an order is placed and have no cash value.

How do I check my order status?

Once your order ships, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with a tracking number. Please allow up to 24 hours for tracking updates to appear.

Who can I contact if I need help with my order?

For any questions regarding your order, please contact us via our Contact Us Form or directly at hello@mermaidssecret.com. We will response within 1 business day.

How do I check my order status?

Once your order ships, you’ll receive a confirmation email with tracking details.

If you have an account, you can also view your order status by logging in.

I didn’t receive my order confirmation email — what should I do?

Please check your spam or promotions folder first.

If you still can’t find it, contact us at hello@mermaidssecret.com and we’ll help you right away.

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