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: allantoin, glycerin.

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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

allantoin 0.15% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.3% - 9.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 1.8% - 2.7%

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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

Anti-blemish

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A simple step-by-step system to gradually introduce retinol to your skincare routine.

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allantoin 0.15% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Anti-aging

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This retinol serum is the perfect introduction to the Esmi retinol serum range, especially if you’re new to retinol or have sensitive skin as it is formulated with 100% encapsulated retinol to increase skin cell turnover and stimulate collagen synthesis for a fresher, firmer complexion.

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allantoin 0.15% - 0.7%

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

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.3% - 9.4%

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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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caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.3% - 9.4%

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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

polyglyceryl-6 behenate 0.85% - 1.3%

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Helps oil and water mix together

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.3% - 9.4%

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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

isododecane 4% - 6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isododecane, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Glyceryl stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Behentrimonium chloride, Sucrose laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol

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Key ingredients	allantoin caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: glycerin squalane +1 more Other: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate acetyl glucosamine +9 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: ceramide np phytosphingosine +1 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: bakuchiol rosa canina fruit oil +1 more	Common: glycerin caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: lactic acid ceramide ap +9 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: niacinamide retinol +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: camellia sinensis seed oil helianthus annuus extract +2 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +4 more Other: niacinamide hexapeptide-9 +13 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +5 more Other: lactic acid panthenol +18 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: retinyl palmitate borago officinalis seed oil +7 more
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Potential Irritants	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Has skin benefit? +4 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	bakuchiol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +2 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	retinol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +19 more	tanacetum annuum flower oil Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? +5 more	hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +22 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +31 more	pelargonium graveolens flower oil Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +20 more	squalane Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +41 more	camellia sinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +80 more	water Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +45 more

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Esmi Skin Minerals Resurfacing Retinol Serum Level 1

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