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, pantolactone.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, glycine soja oil.

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

glycerin 22% - 33%

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

glycine soja oil 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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panthenol 4.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

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

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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linalool 3.5% - 5.2%

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A fragrance. Can be irritating

menthyl ethylamido oxalate 0.95% - 1.45%

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Creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefit

Comodogenic ingredients

chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment 2.9% - 4.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

glycine soja oil 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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glycerin 22% - 33%

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

panthenol 4.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

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

xanthan gum 3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Glycerin, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Linalool, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Glycine soja oil, Phenoxyethanol, Menthyl ethylamido oxalate, Dicaprylyl ether, Magnolia grandiflora bark extract, Citric acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Gellan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acanthopanax senticosus root extract, Pantolactone, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Alcohol denat., Parfum, Taurine, Lauryl alcohol, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral

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Key ingredients	panthenol glycerin +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: allantoin	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: dimethicone	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: oleyl erucate	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride galactoarabinan +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: borago officinalis seed oil camellia sinensis leaf extract +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: allantoin bisabolol +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: cocos nucifera oil jojoba esters	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: chondrus crispus extract titanium dioxide	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: avena sativa kernel extract cyclopentasiloxane +8 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: allantoin arginine +10 more
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Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +13 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +18 more	limonene Has skin benefit? citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +21 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +17 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +16 more	limonene Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	glycerin Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? peg-7 glyceryl cocoate Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? hexanediol Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +32 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +42 more

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