Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.70% - 1.10% and oligopeptide-1 1.00% - 1.30%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.65% - 0.95% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.50%, panthenol 0.65% - 0.95%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.70% - 1.10%, carnosine 0.80% - 1.20% and glycerin 4.80% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Anti-aging

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This increased cell turnover improves the overall appearance of the skin by reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging.

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This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, carnosine, oligopeptide-1. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.7% - 1.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

carnosine 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

oligopeptide-1 1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: carnosine, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, oligopeptide-1, panthenol, paraffinum liquidum

caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.6% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

dimethicone 1.5% - 1.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

carnosine 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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allantoin 0.35% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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caprylic/capric triglyceride 3.6% - 4.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

triethanolamine 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

cetearyl alcohol 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

butylene glycol 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Paraffinum liquidum, Unknown, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Oligopeptide-1, Carnosine, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum oligopeptide-1 +11 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +5 more Other: niacinamide alpha-arbutin +2 more	Common: oligopeptide-1 panthenol +6 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +27 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +4 more Other: petrolatum sodium polyacrylate +1 more	Common: panthenol acetyl hexapeptide-8 +3 more Other: copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 pentapeptide-18 +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +5 more Other: petrolatum simmondsia chinensis seed oil +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +3 more Other: cera alba	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +3 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate squalane	Common: panthenol acetyl hexapeptide-8 +6 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 oligopeptide-32 +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +3 more Other: lactic acid urea +5 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 panthenol +3 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +1 more
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Potential Irritants	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit?	bht Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +18 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +4 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +12 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +85 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more

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