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, aloe barbadensis 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: dimethicone, behenyl alcohol.

glycerin 3.8% - 5.6%

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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

dimethicone 6.4% - 9.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glyceryl stearate se 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Pores, Acne/Blemishes, and Oiliness Highlighted Ingredients. . Amazonian White Clay.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

kaolin 2.9% - 4.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

allantoin 0.1% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.05% - 0.25%

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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 0.2% - 0.75%

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

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

dimethicone 6.4% - 9.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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caprylyl glycol 0.85% - 1.25%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

ethylhexylglycerin 0.4% - 0.9%

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A preservative

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glyceryl stearate se 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

dimethicone 6.4% - 9.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glycerin 3.8% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Kaolin, Methylsilanol/silicate crosspolymer, Glyceryl stearate se, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Arachidyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl glucoside, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Avena sativa kernel flour, Xanthan gum

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Key ingredients	dimethicone glycerin +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol centella asiatica leaf extract +5 more	Common: glycerin dimethicone Other: niacinamide panthenol +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin Other: petrolatum urea +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide cocos nucifera oil +5 more	Common: glycerin tocopherol +1 more Other: niacinamide bakuchiol +6 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: ceramide 3 cyclomethicone +3 more	Common: glycerin dimethicone Other: ceramide np panthenol +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin Other: avena sativa kernel extract bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 +5 more
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Potential Irritants	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +2 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +6 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +9 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? +5 more	actinidia chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? petrolatum Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +35 more

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