Clinique DDMID Moisturizing Lotion + Irritation Concentrate

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

Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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

Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation