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: beeswax, dimethicone.

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

dimethicone 0.3% - 0.55%

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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 1% - 1.3%

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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

urea 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

Anti-aging

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works to keep the skin hydration to maximum for plump and youthful looking skin.

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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.

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 0.3% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

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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allantoin 0.25% - 0.5%

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

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

borago officinalis seed oil 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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propylene glycol 2% - 2.5%

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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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2% - 2.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glyceryl stearate 4.7% - 5.8%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

glyceryl stearate citrate 3.8% - 4.7%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Water, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Urea, Isoamyl cocoate, Propylene glycol, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dicaprylyl ether, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Sodium lactate, Squalane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helichrysum stoechas extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed soybean fiber, Borago officinalis seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Beeswax, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Allantoin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta

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Key ingredients	urea argania spinosa kernel oil +15 more	Common: urea allantoin +4 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +4 more	Common: urea dimethicone +6 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +4 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more Other: lactic acid bisabolol +1 more	Common: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: carnitine arginine hcl +1 more	Common: urea allantoin +4 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +4 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more Other: dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate cera alba +1 more	Common: urea glycerin +4 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide eop +6 more	Common: urea cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone sodium polyacrylate +1 more	Common: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: panthenol	Common: urea glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide saccharomyces/copper ferment +8 more	Common: urea dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +4 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? helichrysum stoechas extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit?	triacetin Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more

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