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, caprylyl 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

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

triheptanoin 0.4% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

helianthus annuus extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

limnanthes alba seed oil 2.3% - 2.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.

stearyl glycyrrhetinate 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation

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allantoin 0.4% - 0.65%

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

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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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rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract 0.1% - 0.15%

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cetearyl alcohol 1.3% - 1.5%

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

glycerin 4.6% - 5.7%

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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

squalane 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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.

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Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Limnanthes alba seed oil, C13-15 alkane, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Shorea stenoptera seed butter, Meadowfoam estolide, Dimethicone, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Methylpropanediol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Triheptanoin, Linoleic acid, Phytosterols, Phospholipids, Oryza sativa bran extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, C9-12 alkane, Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer, Bisabolol, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Sodium phytate, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Castor oil/ipdi copolymer

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Key ingredients	linoleic acid panthenol +14 more	Common: panthenol linoleic acid +4 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +15 more	Common: linoleic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 ceramide ng +5 more	Common: linoleic acid glycerin +3 more Other: ceramide np ethyl linoleate +4 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: panthenol linoleic acid +5 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: decapeptide-1 emblica officinalis fruit extract +3 more	Common: panthenol squalane +3 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ns +7 more	Common: linoleic acid squalane +4 more Other: oligopeptide-1 ceramide ap +15 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more
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Potential Irritants	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +4 more	phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +7 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower water Has skin benefit? +12 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium glycolate Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more

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