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: algae extract, 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: cera microcristallina, cocos nucifera oil.

algae extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

cera microcristallina 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cocos nucifera oil 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Hyaluronic filling spheres offer plumping benefits to smooth the look of fine lines.

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algae extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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 0.25% - 0.5%

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

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

algae extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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parfum 0.25% - 0.5%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

gardenia taitensis flower extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Used as a fragrance

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glyceryl stearate se 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

cocos nucifera oil 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.4%

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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

butylene glycol 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Stearyl alcohol, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Glyceryl stearate se, Hydrogenated polydecene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Stearic acid, Peg-32, Peg-6, Safflower oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters, Hydrogenated palm oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Elaeis guineensis kernel oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Elaeis guineensis oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Peg-25 hydrogenated castor oil, Sea water, Maris aqua, Sea water, Carbomer, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Trisodium edta, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Algae extract, Sophora japonica root extract, Barium sulfate, Thymus serpyllum extract, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Plankton extract, Alumina, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 77492

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Key ingredients	algae extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: glycerin triethylhexanoin Other: serine sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: tocopherol triethylhexanoin +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +14 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: niacinamide camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more	Common: glycerin cera microcristallina Other: paraffinum liquidum capryloyl salicylic acid +11 more	Common: glycerin sodium acetylated hyaluronate +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +13 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: chondrus crispus sodium polyacrylate	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +8 more	Common: algae extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dimethicone +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +16 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cocos nucifera oil +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +12 more
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +12 more	potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	pyridoxine Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +8 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +58 more

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