Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.60% and ceramide 3 0.90% - 1.10%). 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 tripeptide-5 0.30% - 0.55%). 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 (biosaccharide gum-1 0.60% - 0.90%, aminobutyric acid 0.65% - 1.00%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 2.00% - 2.40%, hydrolyzed collagen 2.50% - 3.00% and glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Anti-aging

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Ultra R4 Collagen Surge Plumping Gel Instantly plumps and keeps skin taut Hyaluronic Acid helps fill & reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles Instantly restores moisture and boosts dull, tired skin

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This product contains centella asiatica extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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.

palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.3% - 0.55%

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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

centella asiatica extract 1% - 1.3%

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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. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

aminobutyric acid 0.65% - 1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Has been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Ultra R4 Collagen Surge Plumping Gel Instantly plumps and keeps skin taut Hyaluronic Acid helps fill & reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles Instantly restores moisture and boosts dull, tired skin

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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: aminobutyric acid, biosaccharide gum-1.

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: cholesterol, hydrolyzed collagen.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, phytosphingosine

centella asiatica extract 1% - 1.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

glycerin 3.1% - 3.8%

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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

hydrolyzed collagen 2.5% - 3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.

centella asiatica extract 1% - 1.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

portulaca oleracea extract 1.2% - 1.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

panax ginseng root extract 1.5% - 1.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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centella asiatica extract 1% - 1.3%

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

ceramide 3 0.9% - 1.1%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

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

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propylene glycol 4.1% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

panax ginseng root extract 1.5% - 1.9%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

stearyl dimethicone 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

propylene glycol 4.1% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Water, Stearyl dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed collagen, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Copper lysinate/prolinate, Panax ginseng root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ceramide 3, Aminobutyric acid, Biosaccharide gum-1, Hydrolyzed keratin, Agar, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Sodium polyacrylate, Pvp, Polyvinyl alcohol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Acrylates copolymer, Parfum, Laureth-7, Disodium edta, Methylglucoside phosphate, Polyvinyl acetate, Polysilicone-11, Barium sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Phytosphingosine, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Ci 77491

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl tripeptide-5 phytosphingosine +11 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide 3 +2 more Other: caprooyl sphingosine glucosyl ceramide +8 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 phytosphingosine +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 gluconolactone +24 more	Common: ceramide 3 phytosphingosine +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide 6 ii +2 more	Common: ceramide 3 phytosphingosine +2 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +10 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 phytosphingosine +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide eop +9 more	Common: phytosphingosine palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +2 more Other: niacinamide retinol +12 more	Common: ceramide 3 phytosphingosine +2 more Other: ceramide 1 ceramide 6 ii +6 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide 3 +2 more Other: ceramide 1 ceramide 1 +14 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide 3 +2 more Other: niacinamide retinol +7 more	Common: ceramide 3 phytosphingosine +2 more Other: retinol ceramide 1 +8 more
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +16 more	anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? behenic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? sophora angustifolia root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +19 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	retinol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	retinol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? stearyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethylmethoxy chromanol Has skin benefit? +32 more

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