Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.60% - 2.40% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
In addition, this product contains Allantoin (0.50% - 1.10%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
Humectants (pantolactone 0.10% - 0.30%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.70% and panthenol 1.60% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Essential Care Moisture Serum

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, pantolactone.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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

saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

sodium hyaluronate 0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Hyaluronic acid and fermented aloe vera instantly and intensively moisturise the skin and soften the look of wrinkles caused by dehydration.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 6.3% - 9.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.5% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

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

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

panthenol 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 6.3% - 9.5%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Comodogenic ingredients

carrageenan 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 6.3% - 9.5%

Irritation risk:

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

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

sorbitol 3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sorbitol, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Carrageenan, Parfum, Allantoin, Gellan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Citric acid, Cistus monspeliensis extract, Sodium hydroxide, Pantolactone, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Ci 42090

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Key ingredients	panthenol allantoin +4 more	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +7 more	Common: panthenol biosaccharide gum-1 +2 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl tetrapeptide-11 +5 more	Common: panthenol pantolactone +1 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +2 more	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: gluconolactone acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +2 more Other: niacinamide acetyl octapeptide-3 +6 more	Common: panthenol allantoin +1 more Other: glycerin sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: niacinamide ascorbyl glucoside +8 more	Common: panthenol biosaccharide gum-1 +1 more Other: dimethicone echium plantagineum seed oil +3 more	Common: panthenol biosaccharide gum-1 +2 more Other: urea glycerin +6 more	Common: panthenol biosaccharide gum-1 +2 more Other: lactic acid acetyl glucosamine +19 more	Common: panthenol pantolactone +1 more Other: niacinamide helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? +6 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? salvia hispanica seed extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +2 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium citrate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 stearate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +22 more	hydrolyzed collagen Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? phenoxyethanol Has skin benefit? +18 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +21 more

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