Ceramides (ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.25%, ceramide as 0.10% - 0.15%, ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.25%, ceramide ns 0.20% - 0.35%, ceramide ng 0.20% - 0.35% and phytosphingosine 0.25% - 0.45%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.20% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.40% and glycerin 4.10% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "COSRX" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, phenyl trimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide eop, ceramide ng, ceramide ns, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, phytosphingosine

ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

ceramide eop 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ceramide ng 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-aging

This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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centella asiatica leaf extract 0.2% - 0.4%

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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

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mentha piperita leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

zingiber officinale root extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

Comodogenic ingredients

sorbitan oleate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

cetearyl alcohol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.8% - 7.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 4.1% - 5.1%

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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, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Squalane, Pca dimethicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Unknown, Glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Polyisobutene, Polyquaternium-51, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sorbitan oleate, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Menthyl lactate, Ethyl menthane carboxamide, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Tocopherol, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Allantoin panthenol, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide ng, Ceramide ns, Ceramide ap, Ceramide as, Ceramide eop

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Key ingredients	ceramide ns palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +16 more	Common: ceramide eop ceramide ap +9 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: ceramide ns phytosphingosine +11 more Other: ceramide np panthenol +14 more	Common: ceramide ng ceramide ap +10 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +13 more	Common: ceramide ns ceramide ap +8 more Other: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: ceramide ns ceramide ap +9 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +6 more	Common: ceramide eop ceramide ap +9 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: ceramide as ceramide eop +8 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +8 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide as +9 more Other: ceramide np hyaluronic acid +6 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide ap +9 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +16 more	Common: ceramide ns ceramide ap +10 more Other: madecassic acid ceramide np +8 more	Common: ceramide ap ceramide as +7 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +2 more
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Potential Irritants	aniba rosaeodora wood oil Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? +16 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +18 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more	1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 stearate Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	rosa damascena flower oil Has skin benefit? illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more

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