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MoisturizingGlycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 9 moreWorks
“Protecting against external aggressors, the serum is blended with Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, a prebiotic that’s extracted from natural sugar, working to shield the skin from water loss to prevent dehydration and dryness.”
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: orbignya oleifera seed oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropanediol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateButylene glycol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Butylene glycolC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateDicaprylyl carbonate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCetearyl isononanoate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateOrbignya oleifera seed oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideMirabilis jalapa extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAgastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.75%
Sorbitan laurate~0.2–0.8%
Sodium acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylheptyl caprylate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydrogenated polydecene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolMagnolia officinalis bark extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Lauryl glucoside~0.15–0.55%
Sodium levulinate~0.05–0.3%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.01–0.1%
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Butylene glycol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetearyl isononanoate, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Mirabilis jalapa extract, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Agastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan laurate, Sodium acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Propylheptyl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated polydecene, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Sodium hydroxide, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium levulinate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Disodium edta, O-cymen-5-ol
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