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: arginine, copper pca.

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: arginine, limnanthes alba seed oil.

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

arginine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

copper pca 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 4.8% - 5.8%

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

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A boost of potent Caffeine invigorates the skin, encouraging a plump, firm illusion, while Copper PCA promotes an anti-bacterial effect that assists the skin with healing faster from cuts and nicks.

Source: Mankind

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.

limnanthes alba seed oil 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

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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panthenol 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

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

limnanthes alba seed oil 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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cocamidopropyl betaine 5.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

decyl glucoside 3.7% - 4.5%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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fucus vesiculosus extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.8% - 5.8%

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

cocamidopropyl betaine 5.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Copper pca, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Panthenol, Benzoic acid, Arginine, Caffeine, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Sodium laurate, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Abies sibirica oil, Artemisia herba-alba oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Origanum majorana herb oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Coumarin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium sarcosinate, Potassium sorbate, Rosa damascena extract, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid

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Key ingredients	panthenol arginine +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +12 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +13 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: dimethicone	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride sodium polyacrylate +1 more	Common: panthenol arginine +1 more Other: allantoin aspartic acid +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: salicylic acid tocopherol +4 more	Common: panthenol arginine +1 more Other: althaea officinalis root extract aspartic acid +15 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: gluconolactone dipotassium glycyrrhizate +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: avena sativa kernel extract cyclopentasiloxane +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	cinnamyl alcohol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +21 more	coumarin Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +2 more	diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? isopropyl titanium triisostearate Has skin benefit? +3 more	limonene Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? +15 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel oil Has skin benefit? +15 more	citrus limon peel extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +19 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? polymethyl methacrylate Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? palmitic acid Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +40 more

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