Name: Coola - The Great Barrier Cream™ Fortifying Moisturizer
Brand: Coola

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Moisturizing

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The Great Barrier Cream™ Fortifying Moisturizer

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

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

hyaluronic acid 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

coco-caprylate/caprate 5.2% - 7.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

ophiopogon japonicus root extract 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking

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camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.55% - 1.25%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

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

hyaluronic acid 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

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

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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jasminum sambac leaf cell extract 0.4% - 1%

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Used as a fragrance

parfum 0.15% - 0.65%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

macrocystis pyrifera extract 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

theobroma cacao seed extract 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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aloe barbadensis leaf juice 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

water 11% - 17%

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Plain old water

coco-caprylate/caprate 5.2% - 7.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Propanediol, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Sea water, Maris aqua, Sea water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Schinus molle extract, Hyaluronic acid, Phormidium persicinum extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium chloride, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Butylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Parfum, Citronellyl acetate, Ethyl acetoacetate, Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, Linalyl acetate, Dimethyl heptenal, Methyl anthranilate, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Alcohol, Methylbenzyl acetate, Triethyl citrate

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Key ingredients	camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin +1 more	Common: glycerin hyaluronic acid +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate panthenol +5 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract hyaluronic acid +1 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: glycerin hyaluronic acid Other: madecassoside retinyl palmitate +8 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin Other: hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera oil +6 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin +1 more Other: arginine betaine +8 more	Common: hyaluronic acid camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +24 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin Other: lactic acid urea +13 more	Common: hyaluronic acid glycerin Other: niacinamide retinal +20 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate panthenol +11 more
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Potential Irritants	alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +8 more	citrus grandis fruit water Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? thymus vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +10 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? +13 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +24 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more

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