This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.20% - 0.35%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Ceramides (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.35%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Humectants (glycerin 0.25% - 0.45%, salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.35% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Highlighted Ingredients , Turmeric Addresses visible signs of aging. , Leaf of Life Hydrates skin.

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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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

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

salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.5% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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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?

Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Highlighted Ingredients , Turmeric Addresses visible signs of aging. , Leaf of Life Hydrates skin.

Source: Sephora CA

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.This ingredient - salicyloyl phytosphingosine - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking

furcellaria lumbricalis extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be able to support collagen production, but no solid research is available

ascorbic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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

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

lycium barbarum fruit extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

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dipsacus sylvestris extract 1.1% - 1.4%

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Works for: Antibacterial

A plant extract traditionally used for anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating.

parfum 0.6% - 0.95%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

theobroma cacao extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cetearyl isononanoate 4.8% - 5.9%

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An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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, Cetearyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Ppg-3 myristyl ether, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Dipsacus sylvestris extract, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Silybum marianum seed oil, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Escin, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Avena sativa kernel extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Xanthan gum, Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiables, Caramel, Curcuma longa root extract, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract, Disodium edta, Tocopherol, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Orthosiphon stamineus extract, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Mangifera indica leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Jania rubens extract, Ascorbic acid, Sodium citrate, Engelhardtia chrysolepis leaf extract, Ci 14700, Callicarpa japonica fruit extract, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Boron nitride, Caffeine, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Pentylene glycol, Avena sativa kernel extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Escin, Persea gratissima oil unsaponifiables, Disodium edta, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Curcuma longa root extract, Caramel, Butylene glycol, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extract, Sodium hydroxide, Marrubium vulgare extract, Sodium benzoate, Anthriscus sylvestris extract, Hedychium coronarium root extract, T-butyl alcohol, Citric acid, Phenethyl alcohol, Furcellaria lumbricalis extract, Potassium sorbate, Maris sal, Sea salt, Lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract

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Key ingredients	salicyloyl phytosphingosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +10 more	Common: salicyloyl phytosphingosine glycerin Other: ascorbyl glucoside adenosine +7 more	Common: salicyloyl phytosphingosine glycerin +1 more Other: cocos nucifera oil glycine soja oil +1 more	Common: salicyloyl phytosphingosine glycerin +1 more Other: adenosine retinyl palmitate +6 more	Common: salicyloyl phytosphingosine glycerin Other: ascorbyl glucoside adenosine +6 more	Common: salicyloyl phytosphingosine glycerin Other: adenosine sodium hyaluronate +3 more	Common: salicyloyl phytosphingosine glycerin Other: adenosine sodium hyaluronate +3 more	Common: chenopodium quinoa seed extract glycerin +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 ceramide np +5 more	Common: glycerin squalane +1 more Other: niacinamide urea +15 more	Common: glycerin caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: retinol 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +7 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: arginine dimethicone +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	lapsana communis flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +40 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +6 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +5 more	citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +89 more	water Has skin benefit? bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +26 more	neral Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? rhamnose Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? rhamnose Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more

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