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: arginine, 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: arginine, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

arginine 2% - 3.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

glycerin 4.1% - 6.2%

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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

aloe barbadensis leaf extract 3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Anti-blemish

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aloe even combats breakouts, bringing down inflammation and promoting wound-healing.

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allantoin 0.1% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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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Aloe vera is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and one of the most soothing and calming ingredients out there.

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dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.5% - 1.15%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

glycerin 4.1% - 6.2%

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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

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methylisothiazolinone 0.00075% - 0.0015%

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A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

aloe barbadensis leaf extract 3.3% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.1% - 6.2%

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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

aloe barbadensis leaf extract 3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Water, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Carbomer, Arginine, Edta, Unknown, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methylisothiazolinone, Allantoin

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Key ingredients	arginine dipotassium glycyrrhizate +1 more	Common: dipotassium glycyrrhizate glycerin +1 more Other: anhydroxylitol panthenol +5 more	Common: arginine glycerin Other: centella asiatica extract hyaluronic acid +4 more	Common: glycerin arginine Other: glucosyl ceramide camellia sinensis leaf extract +8 more	Common: arginine glycerin Other: betaine camellia sinensis leaf extract +9 more	Common: arginine glycerin Other: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +10 more	Common: glycerin arginine Other: hexapeptide-11 ceramide np +21 more	Common: glycerin arginine Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +19 more	Common: arginine glycerin Other: dimethicone ethyl linoleate +2 more	Common: glycerin arginine Other: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +10 more	Common: arginine dipotassium glycyrrhizate +1 more Other: beta-glucan betaine +2 more
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Potential Irritants	methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +2 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +3 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +14 more	cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +2 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +7 more	hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +2 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +22 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl urea Has skin benefit? +24 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more

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