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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.4% - 3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

glycerin 3.1% - 3.7%

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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

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

Anti-aging

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Face Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing Cream

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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.This ingredient - dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness

ascorbic acid 0.2% - 0.4%

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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

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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

rosa canina fruit oil 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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oleyl alcohol 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Used as a fragrance

pullulan 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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cetearyl alcohol 5% - 6.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

oleyl alcohol 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Used as a fragrance

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cetearyl alcohol 5% - 6.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

rosa canina fruit oil 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Rosa canina fruit oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oleyl alcohol, Myristyl myristate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Lauryl laurate, Triheptanoin, Cetearyl glucoside, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Oryza sativa germ oil, Bidens pilosa extract, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Oryzanol, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Pullulan, Myristyl laurate, Parfum, Palmitic acid, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium sulfite, Xanthan gum, Decyl glucoside, Fructan, Olea europaea leaf extract, Rosa damascena extract, Lactic acid, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Phenethyl alcohol, Ziziphus jujuba seed extract, Glucose, Linalool, Citronellol, Sodium hydroxide, Geraniol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract

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Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +9 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +9 more Other:	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +8 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +4 more Other: urea biosaccharide gum-1 +5 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum copper tripeptide-1 +11 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +2 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +1 more Other: adenosine beeswax +8 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other: arginine prunus amygdalus dulcis seed +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol caffeine +2 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: retinol adenosine +14 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +21 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +22 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed royal jelly protein Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +9 more	cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more

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