Arcana Glasswing

Name: Arcana - Glasswing
Brand: Arcana

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

gluconolactone
ceramide ap
ceramide eop
ceramide np
phytosphingosine
betaine
carthamus tinctorius oleosomes
cholesterol
glycerin
phospholipids
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
sodium hyaluronate
tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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In stock $82.00

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"A next-generation hydrating serum, Glasswing quickly replenishes parched skin and strengthens the lipid barrier without leaving any residue."

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WIMJ summary

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: betaine, 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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, phytosphingosine

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract	HIGH
betaine	HIGH
cholesterol	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
caesalpinia spinosa gum

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
aloe barbadensis leaf juice Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	23% - 35%
water Plain old water	11% - 17%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	4.2% - 6.3%
simmondsia chinensis seed oil Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.	3.7% - 5.5%
tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	2.4% - 3.5%
carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	1.7% - 2.5%
phospholipids Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product	1.4% - 2.1%
cichorium intybus root oligosaccharides	1.1% - 1.7%
caesalpinia spinosa gum	1.2% - 1.8%
ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	1% - 1.5%
ceramide ap A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.55% - 1.35%
ceramide eop A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.55% - 1.25%
phytosphingosine A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect	0.5% - 1.15%
cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin	0.45% - 1.1%
sodium lauroyl lactylate Helps water and oil mix together	0.4% - 0.9%
leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine	0.4% - 0.9%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.2% - 0.8%
dehydroacetic acid A preservative	0.3% - 0.6%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
cistus ladaniferus oil	0.2% - 0.75%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.1% - 0.45%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.1% - 0.5%
betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	0.1% - 0.4%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.1% - 0.4%
gluconolactone A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals	0.1% - 0.4%
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