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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

chondrus crispus extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

Anti-aging

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Our formula will help condition nails and cuticles, soften the appearance of lines and leave your hands nourished and restored.

Source: Lookfantastic Australia

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.2% - 3.9%

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

laminaria digitata extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

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butyrospermum parkii butter 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

prunus amygdalus dulcis seed 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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tilia cordata flower 0.95% - 1.15%

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citrus aurantium flower oil 0.7% - 1.05%

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butyrospermum parkii butter 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

cetearyl alcohol 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

prunus amygdalus dulcis seed 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 3.9% - 4.8%

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, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pumice, Unknown, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Tilia cordata flower, Unknown, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Nerol, Bittern, Laminaria digitata extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Himanthalia elongata extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Coco-caprylate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate

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Key ingredients	butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: allantoin beeswax +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: lactic acid panthenol +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride chondrus crispus extract +2 more Other: glycolic acid sodium lactate +3 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: pistacia vera seed oil prunus armeniaca kernel oil +1 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: echium plantagineum seed oil sucrose +1 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: beeswax euphorbia cerifera cera +4 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: glycerin prunus amygdalus dulcis seed +1 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +13 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil argania spinosa kernel oil +15 more	Common: glycerin prunus amygdalus dulcis seed +2 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +5 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? farnesol Has skin benefit? +23 more	limonene Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +10 more	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +26 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? juglans regia shell powder Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? juglans regia shell powder Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +4 more	acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower cera Has skin benefit? +15 more	linalool Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +66 more	sambucus nigra flower extract Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +19 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis seed Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? polyethylene Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +25 more	alumina Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +42 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +116 more	water Has skin benefit? cellulose acetate Has skin benefit? +36 more

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