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.

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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

glycerin 1.2% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

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

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 1.8% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

squalane 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis 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.

camellia sinensis extract 0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

beta-glucan 2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

butyrospermum parkii butter 5.3% - 7.9%

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, and Green Tea Extract soften, while the anti-aging ability of Beta Glucan promotes elasticity, making your skin feel smooth, healthy and refreshed.

Source: SmallFlower

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

This ingredient camellia sinensis extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

butyrospermum parkii butter 5.3% - 7.9%

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

beta-glucan 2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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beta-glucan 2% - 3.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

butyrospermum parkii butter 5.3% - 7.9%

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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lilium candidum flower extract 2.8% - 4.2%

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Used as a fragrance

citrus grandis seed oil 0.05% - 0.3%

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butyrospermum parkii butter 5.3% - 7.9%

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 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

unknown 0% - 0%

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The ingredient is not recognized

butyrospermum parkii butter 5.3% - 7.9%

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, Unknown, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Unknown, Sodium palmitoyl proline, Lilium candidum flower extract, Beta-glucan, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, Glycerin, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Coco-caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Cetearyl olivate, Brassica campestris extract, Unknown, Citrus grandis seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Camellia sinensis extract

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Key ingredients	beta-glucan butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +1 more Other: salicylic acid petrolatum +13 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +1 more Other: cocos nucifera oil cocos nucifera oil	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol bisabolol +6 more	Common: glycerin simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more Other: allantoin caffeine +7 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +1 more Other: chondrus crispus	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +2 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil mangifera indica seed butter +7 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +1 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract chondrus crispus +3 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia sinensis extract +1 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil cocos nucifera oil +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? citrus grandis seed oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	farnesol Has skin benefit? coumarin Has skin benefit? +13 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +39 more	lac Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +20 more	stearic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +35 more	glycerin Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +20 more

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