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: paraffinum liquidum

beeswax 2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

isopropyl myristate 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

paraffinum liquidum 2.9% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Suitable for all skin types, this rich cream is ideal for nightly use, working to smooth fine lines whilst leaving the delicate eye area super soft.

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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.

tocopherol 0.55% - 1.25%

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 0.55% - 1.25%

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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

theobroma cacao seed butter 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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propylene glycol 0.15% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

diazolidinyl urea 0.01% - 0.05%

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A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

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isopropyl myristate 1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

theobroma cacao seed butter 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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vegetable oil 30% - 45%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

water 12% - 17%

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Plain old water

olea europaea leaf extract 4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing

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Vegetable oil, Water, Olea europaea leaf extract, Paraffinum liquidum, Beeswax, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Isopropyl myristate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Tocopherol, Cetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl urea

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum beeswax +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cyclomethicone +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum beeswax Other: lanolin cera alba +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum beeswax +1 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid retinyl palmitate +11 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: ascorbic acid madecassoside +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: Other: bisabolol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin	Common: paraffinum liquidum beeswax Other: glycolic acid maltobionic acid +7 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum tocopherol Other: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum tocopherol Other: petrolatum dimethicone +2 more
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Potential Irritants	diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +1 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? bha Has skin benefit? +4 more	theobroma grandiflorum seed butter Has skin benefit? astrocaryum murumuru seed butter Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 16035 Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +4 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit?	vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? +11 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +1 more
All ingredients	vegetable oil Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? lanolin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclohexasiloxane Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +11 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more

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