Ceramides (phytosphingosine 1.80% - 2.70% and ceramide np 2.20% - 3.20%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Humectants (polyglutamic acid 0.10% - 0.45%, betaine 0.40% - 0.90%, hyaluronic acid 0.50% - 1.20%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.80% - 1.25%, sodium hyaluronate 1.00% - 1.50% and glycerin 3.60% - 5.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Ceramides are natural lipids found in the skin that help to maintain its barrier function, protecting it from environmental stressors and preventing moisture loss.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

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: betaine, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

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

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.8% - 1.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

betaine 0.4% - 0.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

squalane 0.1% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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centella asiatica extract 0.1% - 0.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.15% - 0.6%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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citrus junos fruit water 5.3% - 8%

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pentylene glycol 2.9% - 4.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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butyrospermum parkii butter 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

citrus junos fruit water 5.3% - 8%

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glycerin 3.6% - 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

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Water, Citrus junos fruit water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrogenated lecithin, Betaine, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Artemisia annua extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Azadirachta indica leaf extract, Polyglutamic acid, Citric acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Centella asiatica extract, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter

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Key ingredients	phytosphingosine ceramide np +10 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +7 more Other: gluconolactone palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +9 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +7 more Other: gluconolactone palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +9 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +6 more Other: madecassic acid ceramide eop +7 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +7 more Other: madecassic acid panthenol +7 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +3 more Other: ceramide as panthenol +8 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +7 more Other: panthenol cysteine +15 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +5 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +2 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +5 more Other: madecassoside capryloyl salicylic acid +5 more	Common: ceramide np phytosphingosine +4 more Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +9 more	Common: phytosphingosine ceramide np +4 more Other: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more
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Potential Irritants	citrus junos fruit water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	oleic acid Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? +12 more	oleic acid Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? citrus junos fruit water Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	cucumis sativus fruit water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +40 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycereth-26 Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glycine soja seed extract Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +24 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +38 more

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