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: glycerin, aloe barbadensis extract.

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, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

glycerin 3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

paraffinum liquidum 6.1% - 9.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.8% - 4.2%

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

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zinc gluconate 0.4% - 0.95%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Exfoliation

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.8% - 4.2%

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

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limonene 0.5% - 1.2%

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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

linalool 0.35% - 0.85%

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A fragrance. Can be irritating

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butyrospermum parkii butter 2.8% - 4.2%

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 1.3% - 2%

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 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

paraffinum liquidum 6.1% - 9.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

glycerin 3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

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

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Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Xanthan gum, Zinc gluconate, Linalool, Aloe barbadensis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Carbomer, Farnesol, Geraniol, Bisabolol, Methylparaben, Citronellol, Citral, Parfum

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane vitis vinifera seed extract +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more Other:	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: sodium hyaluronate	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: niacinamide alpha-arbutin +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane vitis vinifera seed extract +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: petrolatum hydroxyethyl urea +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide cera alba +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: sodium hyaluronate	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other:	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: petrolatum panthenol +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: benzophenone-4 cyclopentasiloxane +2 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +3 more	bht Has skin benefit? portulaca oleracea extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +1 more	chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit?	dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more

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