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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
palmitoyl hexapeptide-12	HIGH
lactic acid	MEDIUM

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"Key Benefits • Creates a true three dimensional reflective shine • Infused with anti-oxidants and Vitamin E that moisturize and protect"

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WIMJ summary

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

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: sodium hyaluronate.

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: ceramide ng, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ceramide ng	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
ethylhexyl palmitate	MEDIUM

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
diisostearyl malate
pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate
synthetic fluorphlogopite

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
polybutene Used to create a thicker product consistency	23% - 34%
diisostearyl malate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin	5.4% - 8.1%
pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate Used to create a thicker product consistency	3.5% - 5.3%
hydrogenated polyisobutene Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin	3.6% - 5.4%
octyldodecanol An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation	2.5% - 3.7%
synthetic fluorphlogopite A mineral that is used to improve the texture of cosmetic products	1.9% - 2.9%
ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer Used to create a thicker product consistency	1.5% - 2.2%
silica dimethyl silylate Used to create a thicker product consistency	1.3% - 2%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	1.4% - 2%
calcium sodium borosilicate Used to add shimmer	0.95% - 1.4%
calcium aluminum borosilicate Used to thickenthe product consistency	0.55% - 1.3%
disteardimonium hectorite A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency	0.45% - 1%
propylene carbonate Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture	0.4% - 1%
aroma An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients	0.35% - 0.85%
simmondsia chinensis seed oil 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.	0.4% - 0.95%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.35% - 0.8%
ethylhexyl palmitate An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture	0.4% - 0.9%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth	0.35% - 0.85%
butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer Used to create a gel-like product texture	0.15% - 0.65%
tribehenin Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.75%
tin oxide A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation	0.35% - 0.75%
ceramide ng A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.2% - 0.7%
bht A preservative	0.1% - 0.45%
peg-10 phytosterol Helps oil and water mix together	0.15% - 0.5%
trihydroxystearin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture	0.1% - 0.5%
lactic acid 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 microbiom)	0.1% - 0.4%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.35%
palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.05% - 0.3%
glucomannan	0.05% - 0.25%
titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin	0.05% - 0.25%
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