Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-1

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

cera microcristallina 2.3% - 3.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency

ethylhexyl palmitate 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Anti-aging

This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-1. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

tocopherol 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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tocopherol 0.9% - 1.35%

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

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

cyclopentasiloxane 23% - 34%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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ethylhexyl palmitate 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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cyclopentasiloxane 23% - 34%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate 5.5% - 8.2%

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ceresin 4.5% - 6.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Ingredient list view

Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Ceresin, Polybutene, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Ozokerite, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Tribehenin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Disteardimonium hectorite, Sorbitan isostearate, Vanillin

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl tripeptide-1 cera microcristallina +2 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 cyclopentasiloxane +1 more Other:	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 cyclopentasiloxane Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 cyclopentasiloxane Other: niacinamide adenosine +28 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 cyclopentasiloxane Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 dimethicone +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 cyclopentasiloxane +1 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane Other: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane tocopherol Other: panthenol dimethicone +3 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane Other: betaine glycerin +1 more
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Potential Irritants			hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? swertia chirata extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +15 more	niacin Has skin benefit? retinyl acetate Has skin benefit? +19 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? +12 more	lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? lonicera caprifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit?	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate Has skin benefit? +12 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate Has skin benefit? +11 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? dimethicone crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +25 more	sucrose Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +110 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? coconut alkanes Has skin benefit? +30 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +16 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? dimethicone crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +15 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more

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