Formulated with sebo-regulating and purifying active ingredients, it helps remove excess sebum on the surface of the epidermis and scalp, while also regulating the rate of secretion without irritating or dehydrating the skin.

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.

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).

glycerin 3.4% - 5.1%

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

porphyridium cruentum extract 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect

butylene glycol 2.1% - 3.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract 0.5% - 1.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might contain antioxidants

rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil 1% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

enantia chlorantha bark extract 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

Anti-blemish

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

oleanolic acid 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin

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oleanolic acid 0.3% - 0.75%

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

yeast extract 0.2% - 0.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

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propylene glycol 4.9% - 7.3%

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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

arctium lappa root extract 1.4% - 2.1%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

porphyridium cruentum extract 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

propylene glycol 4.9% - 7.3%

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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

glycerin 3.4% - 5.1%

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

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Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Illite, Butylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Arctium lappa root extract, Urtica dioica extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Viola tricolor extract, Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract, Terminalia chebula extract, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Oleanolic acid, Yeast extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopheryl acetate, Alcohol, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, T-butyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenylpropanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Key ingredients	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract glycerin +2 more	Common: glycerin oleanolic acid Other:	Common: glycerin Other: sh-polypeptide-9 myristoyl pentapeptide-8 +6 more	Common: glycerin glycerin +1 more Other: phytosphingosine caffeine +13 more	Common: glycerin yeast extract Other: retinyl palmitate faex extract +3 more	Common: epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract glycerin Other: panthenol beta-glucan +7 more	Common: yeast extract glycerin Other: copper tripeptide-1 galactomyces ferment filtrate +8 more	Common: epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract glycerin Other: panthenol ascophyllum nodosum extract +6 more	Common: glycerin yeast extract Other: diglycerin hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +3 more	Common: yeast extract glycerin Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract glycerin Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? enantia chlorantha bark extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? gelidiella acerosa extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +1 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit?	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +66 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? betula alba juice Has skin benefit? +37 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more

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