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: algae extract, 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: algae extract, octyldodecanol.

algae extract 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

glycerin 2.2% - 3.2%

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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

butylene glycol 0.4% - 0.9%

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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

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Key Benefits 10-minute energy mask Visibly smoothes fine lines Revives radiance Preps skin for flawless make-up application Contains Clarins’ Anti-Pollution Complex

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algae extract 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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bisabolol 0.5% - 1.15%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

algae extract 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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propylene glycol 4.7% - 7%

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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

parfum 0.4% - 0.95%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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algae extract 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

propylene glycol 4.7% - 7%

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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

octyldodecanol 3.6% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Water, Propylene glycol, Octyldodecanol, Oryza sativa starch, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan stearate, Olea europaea leaf extract, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium citrate, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Algae extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Coumarin, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Eugenol, Limonene, Isoeugenol, Ci 15985

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Key ingredients	algae extract bisabolol +1 more	Common: glycerin algae extract Other: niacinamide ascorbyl glucoside +14 more	Common: glycerin algae extract Other: niacinamide ascorbyl glucoside +14 more	Common: algae extract glycerin Other: carnosine carnosine +2 more	Common: bisabolol glycerin Other: biosaccharide gum-1 chondrus crispus extract +2 more	Common: algae extract bisabolol +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +24 more	Common: algae extract glycerin Other: acetyl glucosamine acetyl hexapeptide-8 +9 more	Common: glycerin algae extract Other: gluconolactone palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +20 more	Common: glycerin algae extract Other: niacinamide adenosine +4 more	Common: glycerin algae extract Other: ascorbyl glucoside palmitoyl oligopeptide +9 more	Common: glycerin algae extract +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate ceramide 3 +18 more
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Potential Irritants	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? isoeugenol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? silybum marianum seed oil Has skin benefit? +16 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ilex paraguariensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? propylheptyl caprylate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +54 more

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