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, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

oenothera biennis oil 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

Anti-aging

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* Clinically proven to improve the feeling of skin firmness and elasticity.

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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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oenothera biennis oil 0.35% - 0.6%

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

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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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parfum 0.35% - 0.6%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

lavandula angustifolia oil 0.25% - 0.4%

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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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glyceryl stearate se 2.7% - 3.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.9% - 2.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.4%

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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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, C15-19 alkane, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Squalane, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Bulbine frutescens leaf juice, Maris aqua, Sea water, Parfum, Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Oenothera biennis oil, Stearic acid, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Polyisobutene, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Bentonite, Propanediol, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Butylene glycol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium dehydroacetate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan isostearate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Benzyl salicylate, Chondrus crispus extract, Limonene, Docosahexaenoic acid, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Linalool, Eicosapentaenoic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydrolyzed rhodophyceae extract, Sodium benzoate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Acacia decurrens flower extract, Commiphora myrrha oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Punica granatum seed oil, Rosa damascena flower extract, Plankton extract, Geraniol, Potassium sorbate, Arginine ferulate, Sorbic acid, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Iris pallida root extract

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Key ingredients	butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other: colloidal oatmeal ceramide np +5 more	Common: glycerin sodium acetylated hyaluronate +5 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate +11 more	Common: sodium acetylated hyaluronate squalane +4 more Other: niacinamide copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 +16 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: panthenol palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +13 more	Common: sodium acetylated hyaluronate squalane +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +32 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: urea panthenol +8 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +4 more Other: retinol bakuchiol +8 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide ascorbyl glucoside +10 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +4 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide np +12 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 dextran +4 more
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Potential Irritants	citrus aurantium amara flower oil Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +26 more	chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	passiflora edulis seed oil Has skin benefit? albizia julibrissin bark extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	humulus lupulus extract Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +13 more	vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa hybrid flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate se Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +34 more

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