This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
acetyl tetrapeptide-11	MEDIUM
acetyl tetrapeptide-9	MEDIUM
tocopherol	LOW

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"Mini Lightweight Magic Cream Moisturizer"

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WIMJ summary

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH
acetyl tetrapeptide-11	HIGH
acetyl tetrapeptide-9	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
homosalate
octocrylene
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
homosalate A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation	5.4% - 6.6%
octocrylene A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	4.4% - 5.4%
ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	3.5% - 4.3%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth	2.4% - 2.9%
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.	2.5% - 3.1%
butylene glycol 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	1.6% - 2%
coconut alkanes An emollient that helps soften the skin	1.5% - 1.8%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	1.2% - 1.5%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	1.2% - 1.5%
crambe abyssinica seed oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.65% - 1%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	0.65% - 1%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.55% - 0.8%
caprylyl methicone A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin	0.45% - 0.65%
potassium cetyl phosphate Helps oil and water mix together	0.45% - 0.65%
peg-75 stearate Helps water and oil mix together	0.4% - 0.65%
dimethyl isosorbide Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin	0.35% - 0.65%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.35% - 0.65%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.3% - 0.55%
hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives	0.25% - 0.5%
marrubium vulgare extract	0.2% - 0.4%
ceteth-20 Helps water and oil mix together	0.35% - 0.65%
steareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.5%
coco-caprylate/caprate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture	0.25% - 0.45%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.2% - 0.4%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.2% - 0.4%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.2% - 0.35%
rosa damascena extract	0.2% - 0.35%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.2% - 0.4%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.2% - 0.4%
beta-carotene A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color	0.2% - 0.35%
tocopherol 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	0.2% - 0.4%
xanthophylls A yellow colorant	0.2% - 0.35%
michelia alba leaf oil An essential oil used in cosmetics for its smell. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.2% - 0.35%
helianthus annuus seed oil 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	0.2% - 0.4%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant	0.15% - 0.3%
solanum tuberosum pulp extract	0.15% - 0.3%
acetyl tetrapeptide-11 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.15% - 0.3%
acetyl tetrapeptide-9 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.15% - 0.3%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.25%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.15%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.15%
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