Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.35%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Humectants (glycerin 4.10% - 5.00% and betaine 1.80% - 2.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 67.00$ up to 216.00$ in the United States, from 87.60CA$ up to 283.00CA$ in Canada, from 50.05£ up to 161.70£ in the United Kingdom, for 280.00A$ in Australia and for 319.00NZ$ in New Zealand.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

, Compound K An antioxidant-rich compound extracted from Korean red ginseng to minimize the appearance of lines and boost moisture while protecting skin against future signs of aging.

Source: Sephora CA

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: jojoba esters, limnanthes alba seed oil.

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

limnanthes alba seed oil 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

jojoba esters 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

glycerin 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

, Compound K An antioxidant-rich compound extracted from Korean red ginseng to minimize the appearance of lines and boost moisture while protecting skin against future signs of aging.

Source: Sephora CA

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.

limnanthes alba seed oil 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

hydrolyzed ginseng saponins 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergen

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Visible improvements on skin In 4 weeks , Improves the look of skin firmness +3.1%*, Visibly lift sagging skin +7.6%*, Noticeable reduction of fine lines and wrinkles +19.7%*In 8 weeks , Improves the look of skin firmness +4.7%*, Visibly lift sagging skin +11.4%*, Noticeable reduction of fine lines and wrinkles +19.9%* *Based on an 8-week clinical study on 32 women ages 38-49 Visible skin resillience-boosting benefits experienced by real users 2 weeks after use , 99% agreed that their skin feels moisturized*, 99% agreed that their skin feels fully nourished*, 98% agreed that their skin feels soothed*, 97% noticed that their skin's firmness has improved*, 97% agreed their skin feels smooth* **Based on a 2-week independent consumer study of 210 women ages 25 to 45.

Source: Sulwhasoo US

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tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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

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

limnanthes alba seed oil 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

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

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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hydrolyzed ginseng saponins 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergen

ci 15850 0.45% - 0.65%

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A red colorant

Comodogenic ingredients

theobroma cacao extract 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 6% - 7.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 4.1% - 5%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Methyl gluceth-20, Betaine, Behenyl alcohol, Methoxy peg-114/polyepsilon caprolactone, Carbomer, Jojoba esters, Tromethamine, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Ci 15850, Unknown, Saponins, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Sucrose polystearate, Phenoxyethanol, Honey, Mel, Honey, Ethylhexylglycerin, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Disodium edta, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Panax ginseng seed oil, Linalool, Panax ginseng leaf/stem extract, Benzyl benzoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Panax ginseng flower extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Panax ginseng root extract, Phytosphingosine, Sodium polyaspartate, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate

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Key ingredients	phytosphingosine betaine +4 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +1 more Other: madecassoside acetyl octapeptide-3 +20 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +1 more Other: madecassoside acetyl octapeptide-3 +20 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +1 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester lactobionic acid +10 more	Common: phytosphingosine betaine +1 more Other: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +14 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +1 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +6 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin Other: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +36 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +2 more Other: bakuchiol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: phytosphingosine tocopherol +2 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate niacinamide +12 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ceramide np +21 more	Common: phytosphingosine betaine +1 more Other: anhydroxylitol ceramide ap +24 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide linoleic acid +22 more
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Potential Irritants	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +11 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +23 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-4 Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	citrus junos peel oil Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +11 more	acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	cocos nucifera water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl gluceth-20 Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +67 more

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