This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium lactate.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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

glycerin 3.8% - 5.7%

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

panthenol 0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

sodium lactate 0.35% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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moisturizes the skin and soothes irritation without clogging pores Key Benefits.

Source: Dermstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Anti-aging

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Apple fruit extract is used because of its anti-oxidant, anti-ageing and skin smoothing properties.

Source: Face the future

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.

ascorbic acid 0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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panthenol 0.95% - 1.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

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

glycerin 3.8% - 5.7%

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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rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

ascorbic acid 0.01% - 0.1%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 3.8% - 5.7%

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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

pyrus malus fruit extract 3.6% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Water, Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Panthenol, Oenothera biennis root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Sodium lactate, Disodium edta, Myrothamnus flabellifolia leaf/stem extract, Sodium pca, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium carrageenan, Jania rubens extract, Ascorbic acid

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Key ingredients	panthenol glycerin +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: arginine betaine +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: arginine betaine +1 more	Common: panthenol sodium lactate +2 more Other: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: hydroxyproline saccharide isomerate +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other:	Common: panthenol sodium pca +1 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: allantoin lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract +2 more	Common: panthenol panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +8 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: betaine hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +1 more	Common: panthenol glycerin Other: arginine hcl glyceryl glucoside +2 more
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Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit?	citric acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit?	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? +9 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	hibiscus sabdariffa flower water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +10 more	hibiscus sabdariffa flower water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/portulaca oleracea ferment extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	avena sativa seed extract Has skin benefit? salmon oil Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more

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