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: butyrospermum parkii butter, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil.

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

glycerin 4% - 6%

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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

panthenol 0.3% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Exfoliation

This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

urea 3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

allantoin 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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butyrospermum parkii butter 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

panthenol 0.3% - 0.75%

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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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triacetin 0.4% - 0.9%

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Used to dissolve other ingredients

hydrogenated coco-glycerides 0.5% - 1.1%

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Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin

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butyrospermum parkii butter 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4% - 6%

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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

urea 3.7% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

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Water, Glycerin, Urea, Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl ether, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Tocopheryl acetate, Triacetin, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Sodium carbomer, Xanthan gum, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Tocopherol, Pentylene glycol, Sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan

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Key ingredients	panthenol urea +2 more	Common: panthenol urea +1 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +7 more	Common: panthenol urea +2 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +8 more	Common: panthenol urea +1 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +7 more	Common: urea panthenol +1 more Other: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +6 more	Common: urea panthenol +1 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +9 more	Common: urea panthenol +2 more Other: dimethicone lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract +5 more	Common: panthenol urea +2 more Other: cetyl dimethicone dimethicone +2 more	Common: panthenol urea +2 more Other: salicylic acid allantoin +3 more	Common: urea panthenol +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +9 more	Common: urea panthenol +2 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +8 more	Common: urea panthenol +2 more Other: bisabolol cyclopentasiloxane +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	triacetin Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +17 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more

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