Natural and absorbent Bentonite Clay balances out unevenness in the skin and creates a visible blur effect, whilst Olive Oil and Squalane intensely moisturise the complexion.

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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: glycerin, butylene glycol.

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: squalane.

squalane 0.1% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

glycerin 0.3% - 0.7%

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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

chlorella vulgaris extract 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

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A specialist for minimising the appearance of enlarged pores, the refreshing formula utilises antioxidant-packed Rose Hip Extract that penetrates deep into the skin’s layers, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, encouraging skin regeneration and combatting UV damage.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

lactic acid 0.1% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.2%

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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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glycerin 0.3% - 0.7%

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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

hydrated silica 0.4% - 0.9%

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Works for: Mattifying

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alcohol denat. 7.1% - 10.7%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

propylene glycol 3.7% - 5.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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chlorella vulgaris extract 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

alcohol denat. 7.1% - 10.7%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

propylene glycol 3.7% - 5.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Water, Alcohol denat., Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Phenoxyethanol, Bentonite, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alcohol, Olive oil decyl esters, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Hydrated silica, Sodium hydroxide, Rosa canina fruit extract, Lactic acid, Squalane, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Maris sal, Tocopherol

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Key ingredients	glycerin hydrated silica +1 more	Common: glycerin squalane Other: salicylic acid ascorbyl glucoside +15 more	Common: hydrated silica squalane +1 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +6 more	Common: squalane glycerin Other: ceramide as panthenol +16 more	Common: glycerin squalane Other: adenosine arginine +7 more	Common: squalane glycerin Other: niacinamide hexapeptide-9 +17 more	Common: glycerin glycerin +1 more Other: pentapeptide-59 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +17 more	Common: squalane glycerin Other: ceramide as panthenol +16 more	Common: glycerin squalane Other: niacinamide glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer +3 more	Common: glycerin squalane Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caffeine +4 more	Common: glycerin squalane Other: niacinamide adenosine +12 more
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Potential Irritants	alcohol Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +27 more	hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	achillea millefolium extract Has skin benefit? santalum album oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ocimum tenuiflorum extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? cinnamomum camphora leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? isopentyldiol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +61 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +74 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? tremella fuciformis extract Has skin benefit? +38 more

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