Ceramides (ceramide ng 0.35% - 0.60%). 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.
Peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.05% - 0.15%). 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.
Another helpful ingredient in this product is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.
Humectants (urea 0.45% - 0.70%, trehalose 0.30% - 0.50%, sodium pca 0.50% - 0.75%, imperata cylindrica root extract 3.00% (declared), glycerin 12.00% (declared) and sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Anti-aging

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, imperata cylindrica root extract.

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, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, linoleic acid, urea

sodium pca 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

squalane 1.3% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

trehalose 0.3% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (haematococcus pluvialis extract, imperata cylindrica root 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.

haematococcus pluvialis extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin

imperata cylindrica root extract 3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness

Anti-aging

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

This ingredient haematococcus pluvialis extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness

palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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imperata cylindrica root extract 3%

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

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

linoleic acid 0.55% - 0.8%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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triacetin 0.15% - 0.3%

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Used to dissolve other ingredients

hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer 3.1% - 3.7%

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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 12%

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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

dimethicone 6.1% - 7.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Meadowfoam estolide, Methylpropanediol, Squalane, Tribehenin, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium pca, Urea, Propanediol, Collagen amino acids, Linoleic acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Ceramide ng, Trehalose, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Peg-10 phytosterol, Hexylene glycol, Carbomer, Lactic acid, Polyquaternium-51, Triacetin, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12

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Key ingredients	urea ceramide ng +13 more	Common: palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 ceramide ng +9 more Other: sodium polyacrylate triheptanoin +1 more	Common: urea linoleic acid +6 more Other: cholesterol dipotassium glycyrrhizate +4 more	Common: urea linoleic acid +4 more Other: ceramide 3 cocos nucifera oil +6 more	Common: ceramide ng linoleic acid +4 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-37 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +7 more	Common: palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 ceramide ng +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +6 more	Common: ceramide ng palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +2 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +11 more	Common: palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 ceramide ng +4 more Other: lactic acid ceramide ns +8 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +4 more Other: madecassoside lactic acid +5 more	Common: palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 ceramide ng +4 more Other: jojoba esters polyglycerin-3 +3 more	Common: palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 ceramide ng +5 more Other: niacinamide retinol +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	triacetin Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +11 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	santalum album extract Has skin benefit? santalum album Has skin benefit? +11 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? retinyl propionate Has skin benefit? +12 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? royal jelly Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +39 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl urea Has skin benefit? +43 more

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