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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Moisturizing

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

betaine 1.8% - 2.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

phytosphingosine 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

limnanthes alba seed oil 3.1% - 3.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Anti-ageing ingredients from ginseng leaves, stems, and roots help to improve the elasticity of the skin and reduce the signs of fine wrinkles.

Source: Sephora AU

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.

hydrolyzed ginseng saponins 0.45% - 0.7%

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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

limnanthes alba seed oil 3.1% - 3.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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

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tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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

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%

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

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%

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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%

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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

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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 betaine +1 more Other: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +14 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 +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: niacinamide linoleic acid +22 more	Common: phytosphingosine betaine +1 more Other: anhydroxylitol ceramide ap +24 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +2 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ap +8 more	Common: phytosphingosine jojoba esters +1 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +10 more	Common: phytosphingosine tocopherol +1 more Other: adenosine ceramide ap +8 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +12 more
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Potential Irritants	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-4 Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +12 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? +17 more	citrus unshiu peel extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +11 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? althaea officinalis leaf/root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	aroma Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? hippophae rhamnoides oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	sophora angustifolia root extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 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? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +48 more

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