"S. NATURE - Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol, arginine, betaine and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Hydrolyzed collagen, arginine, squalane and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.40% - 0.95%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Adenosine 0.35% - 0.85%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.60% - 2.50%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream

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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: arginine, betaine.

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: arginine, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol

sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.3% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

squalane 5.5% - 8.2%

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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.

arginine 0.1% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.35% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.4% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

hyaluronic acid 0.35% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Improves sebum amount by 24.62%, pore area by 52.69%m and pore volume by 55.73%.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

allantoin 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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panthenol 1.6% - 2.5%

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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

adenosine 0.35% - 0.85%

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

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1,2-hexanediol 2.1% - 3.1%

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A preservative

sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.3% - 0.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

squalane 5.5% - 8.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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.

glycerin 3.6% - 5.3%

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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

Ingredient list view

Water, Squalane, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Butylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Caprylyl glycol

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Key ingredients	adenosine anhydroxylitol +14 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +10 more Other: niacinamide helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +10 more Other: niacinamide helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: anhydroxylitol adenosine +8 more Other: niacinamide madecassoside +18 more	Common: anhydroxylitol adenosine +13 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester acetyl octapeptide-3 +68 more	Common: adenosine anhydroxylitol +11 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +25 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +11 more Other: retinal copper tripeptide-1 +14 more	Common: anhydroxylitol acetyl hexapeptide-8 +10 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 lactobionic acid +13 more	Common: anhydroxylitol adenosine +10 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +15 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +5 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +5 more	Common: anhydroxylitol adenosine +11 more Other: niacinamide butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +8 more Other: niacinamide acetyl glucosamine +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	parfum Has skin benefit? pyridoxine Has skin benefit? +34 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	retinal Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +24 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? +29 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +17 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +25 more	olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	haematococcus pluvialis extract Has skin benefit? ecklonia cava extract Has skin benefit? +74 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +219 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	soluble collagen Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +56 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +81 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more

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