Ceramides (ceramide ng 0.10% - 0.40% and ceramide np 0.30% - 0.70%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Another helpful ingredient in this product is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.
Humectants (glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

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.

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: linolenic acid, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, ceramide np, linoleic acid

alpha-glucan oligosaccharide 0.9% - 1.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

ceramide np 0.3% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 2.8% - 4.2%

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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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

3% Ceramide Complex – perfume-free – enriched with valuable phospholipids and omega fatty acids – calming effect – can counteract signs of skin aging – for a relaxed and supple skin feeling Application.

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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.

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 1.8% - 2.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

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

Evens skin tone

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This makes your complexion appear more even and smooth.

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linolenic acid 0.15% - 0.6%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

linoleic acid 4.6% - 6.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Anti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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potassium cetyl phosphate 0.3% - 0.75%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

polyglyceryl-6 behenate 0.15% - 0.65%

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Helps oil and water mix together

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cetearyl alcohol 0.15% - 0.65%

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

dicaprylyl carbonate 4.7% - 7.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

linoleic acid 4.6% - 6.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Anti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Linoleic acid, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Inulin, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerotium gum, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Stearyl alcohol, Phospholipids, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Ceramide np, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Cetearyl alcohol, Linolenic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide ng, Citric acid, Tocopherol

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Key ingredients	ceramide np linoleic acid +5 more	Common: ceramide ng linoleic acid +2 more Other: alpha-arbutin bisabolol +8 more	Common: ceramide ng ceramide np +1 more Other: madecassoside ceramide eop +10 more	Common: ceramide ng ceramide np +1 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +4 more	Common: linoleic acid ceramide np +2 more Other: caprooyl sphingosine ceramide ap +11 more	Common: linoleic acid linolenic acid +1 more Other: niacinamide tripeptide-1 +4 more	Common: ceramide ng ceramide np +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +14 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +11 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin Other: tocopherol	Common: ceramide np glycerin Other: phytosphingosine ceramide eop +6 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin Other: niacinamide ceramide eop +11 more
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Potential Irritants	citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	chromium hydroxide green Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? passiflora edulis seed oil Has skin benefit? +14 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? +4 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +2 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? c13-15 alkane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? trehalose Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more

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