An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 2.10% - 3.10%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Humectants (fructose 0.05% - 0.25%, pantolactone 0.10% - 0.35%, sodium pca 0.45% - 1.00%, sodium lactate 0.50% - 1.20%, urea 1.00% - 1.50%, inositol 1.20% - 1.90%, glycine 1.40% - 2.10%, panthenol 2.10% - 3.10% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Isana Express Lift Concentrate Serum with Pro-Vitamine B5 and Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein.

Source: German Drugstore

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructose, glycerin.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, urea

pantolactone 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

fructose 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 2.7% - 4%

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The moisturizing fluid softens existing wrinkles and makes facial expressions look younger.

Source: German Drugstore

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.

niacinamide 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

lactic acid 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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panthenol 2.1% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

urea 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

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parfum 0.35% - 0.85%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

hydrolyzed wheat protein 1.7% - 2.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

polyglyceryl-5 laurate 3.9% - 5.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

butylene glycol 3.4% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Water, Polyglyceryl-5 laurate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Glycine, Inositol, Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Parfum, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Pantolactone, Sodium benzoate, Fructose, Lactic acid, Niacinamide, Citric acid

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Key ingredients	urea panthenol +7 more	Common: urea panthenol +7 more Other: glycosphingolipids biosaccharide gum-1 +1 more	Common: urea panthenol +7 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-5 allantoin +1 more	Common: urea panthenol +4 more Other: niacinamide acetyl octapeptide-3 +4 more	Common: panthenol urea +3 more Other: ceramide np phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: panthenol urea +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +13 more	Common: panthenol urea +3 more Other: lactic acid acetyl glucosamine +18 more	Common: panthenol urea +2 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +2 more	Common: urea panthenol +6 more Other: pentapeptide-18 dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate +20 more	Common: urea panthenol +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +7 more	Common: urea panthenol +1 more Other: lactic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +17 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +3 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +3 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-5 laurate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-5 laurate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? betaine Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more

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