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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 2% - 2.4%

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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

lauroyl lysine 0.4% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture

phospholipids 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Instantly blurring imperfections and diminishing the appearance of pores and fine lines, this oil-free, mattifying primer will keep your skin in check all-day-long.

Source: Cultbeauty

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

magnesium aluminum silicate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

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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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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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tocopherol 0.3% - 0.6%

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

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

limonene 0.1% - 0.15%

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

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triticum vulgare seed extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

caprylyl caprylate/caprate 6% - 7.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

propanediol 4.2% - 5.1%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Water, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Propanediol, Methylheptyl isostearate, Silica, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Tribehenin, Behenyl alcohol, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Undecane, Stearyl alcohol, Lauroyl lysine, Oryza sativa bran extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Triticum vulgare seed extract, Tridecane, Xanthan gum, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phospholipids, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Ribes nigrum leaf extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sorbic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol

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Key ingredients	glycerin rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract +1 more	Common: glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii oil helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: glycerin tocopherol Other: panthenol jojoba esters +1 more	Common: glycerin Other: dimethicone sodium polyacrylate	Common: glycerin Other: gluconolactone cannabis sativa seed oil +4 more	Common: glycerin Other: niacinamide sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: glycerin Other: betaine cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: glycerin Other: polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: glycerin Other: lactobacillus ferment	Common: glycerin Other: althaea officinalis root extract argania spinosa kernel oil +5 more	Common: glycerin tocopherol Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cyclopentasiloxane +5 more
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Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +12 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit?	limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 16035 Has skin benefit? +9 more	limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylyl caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/salix alba bark ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +35 more

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