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.

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: dimethicone, c13-14 isoparaffin.

dimethicone 2.2% - 3.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glycerin 3.5% - 5.2%

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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

vitis vinifera oil 2.8% - 4.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

Anti-aging

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Famed for its skincare benefits, Vitamin C is an antioxidant that’s known to help skin regeneration and help improve skin radiance.

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ascorbic acid 1.7% - 2.6%

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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

Evens skin tone

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A powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C is an essential ingredient in the world of skincare, as it helps safeguard skin from the harmful ageing effects of UV exposure, lightens the appearance of pigmentation to level out uneven skin tone, and prods your skin’s natural collagen production.

Source: Lookfantastic

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ascorbic acid 1.7% - 2.6%

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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

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ascorbic acid 1.7% - 2.6%

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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

vitis vinifera oil 2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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propylene glycol 4.8% - 7.2%

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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

ascorbic acid 1.7% - 2.6%

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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

propylene glycol 4.8% - 7.2%

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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

glycerin 3.5% - 5.2%

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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Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera oil, Dimethicone, Ascorbic acid, Xanthan gum, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Laureth-7, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Sodium hydroxide, Citral, Linalool, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide

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Key ingredients	ascorbic acid dimethicone +2 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside adenosine +3 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +2 more Other: titanium dioxide	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester adenosine +4 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ap +6 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: adenosine hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: beta-glucan kaolin +3 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: glycolic acid hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans +2 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +1 more Other: sodium hyaluronate squalane	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin Other: linoleic acid linolenic acid +1 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin Other: adenosine bacillus ferment +5 more	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin Other: ferulic acid panthenol +1 more
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +8 more	citral Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	linalool Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +2 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more

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REVOLUTION SKINCARE 3% Vitamin C Serum

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