This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, pantolactone.

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).

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

biosaccharide gum-1 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

panthenol 2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

pantolactone 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

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Specialising in non-surgical, age-defying skin solutions, Dr. Barbara Sturm is adored by the skin-savvy for her incredible formulations jam-packed with hardworking antioxidants and designed around her innovative treatments.

Source: Cultbeauty

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.

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panthenol 2.6% - 3.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

sodium polyacrylate 1.6% - 2.4%

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Works for: Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil 1% - 1.5%

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Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

limonene 0.05% - 0.25%

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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.2% - 6.3%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

butylene glycol 3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

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

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Water, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium polyacrylate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Maclura cochinchinensis leaf prenylflavonoids, Sodium hydroxide, Biosaccharide gum-1, Limonene, Pantolactone, Citric acid

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WIMJ similarity score		47%	47%	39%	37%
Key ingredients	panthenol biosaccharide gum-1 +2 more	Common: panthenol Other: salicylic acid lactic acid +1 more	Common: panthenol sodium polyacrylate Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +3 more	Common: panthenol Other: salicylic acid glycerin +1 more	Common: panthenol Other: beta-glucan corallina officinalis extract +12 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? +4 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? citrus reticulata peel extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	nelumbo nucifera flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +9 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +21 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +54 more

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Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Spot Treatment Untinted

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