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, imperata cylindrica root extract.

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: beeswax, cera alba.

glycerin 1.3% - 1.5%

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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

imperata cylindrica root extract 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

cera alba 0.6% - 0.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root 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.

imperata cylindrica root extract 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

bisabolol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%

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

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

imperata cylindrica root extract 1.4% - 1.7%

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

A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

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parfum 2.9% - 3.5%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

limonene 0.25% - 0.5%

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

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

methylpropanediol 6.5% - 8%

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Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

cyclopentasiloxane 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Water, Methylpropanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Parfum, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Silica, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Diphenyl dimethicone, Isohexadecane, C14-22 alcohols, Cera alba, Beeswax, Bisabolol, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl undecylenate, Polysorbate 80, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Limonene, Citronellol, Menthoxypropanediol, Hydroxycitronellal, Lauroyl lysine, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Sodium citrate, Linalool, Geraniol, Evernia prunastri extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide

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Key ingredients	allantoin beeswax +5 more	Common: glycerin imperata cylindrica root extract Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract +3 more	Common: allantoin cyclopentasiloxane +1 more Other: caffeine dimethiconol +7 more	Common: allantoin glycerin Other: astrocaryum murumuru seed butter betaine +3 more	Common: allantoin glycerin Other: beta-glucan	Common: glycerin allantoin +1 more Other: lactic acid panthenol +6 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract panthenol +7 more	Common: glycerin imperata cylindrica root extract Other: retinyl palmitate chondrus crispus +3 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract panthenol +7 more	Common: cera alba glycerin +1 more Other: lactic acid betaine +3 more	Common: allantoin bisabolol +2 more Other: diglycerin galactoarabinan +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +18 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? symphytum officinale leaf extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? eugenol Has skin benefit? +18 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +16 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +20 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +16 more	farnesol Has skin benefit? coumarin Has skin benefit? +16 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +19 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +40 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +41 more

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