"The INKEY List CA - Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, c10-18 triglycerides and c12-15 alkyl benzoate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.40% - 0.90%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The INKEY List CA" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer

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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: 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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

ceramide np 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A new age in skincare technology. Powered by Bio-Active Ceramides for up to 4X visible fine line and wrinkle reduction*, this rich, velvety, anti-aging moisturizer defends against visible signs of skin aging.

Source: The Inkey list

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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

ceramide np 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

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Potential irritants

caprylic/capric triglyceride 1.4% - 2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate 1.1% - 1.7%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

ethylhexyl palmitate 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Propanediol, Polysilicone-11, C10-18 triglycerides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide np, Polyacrylate-13, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Laureth-12, Sorbitan isostearate, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide

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Key ingredients	ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +2 more Other: adenosine panthenol +7 more	Common: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +6 more	Common: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +6 more	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: colloidal oatmeal adenosine +12 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +2 more Other: ceramide eop phytosphingosine +6 more	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: ceramide ns ceramide ap +8 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +2 more Other: linoleic acid ethyl linoleate +5 more	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: colloidal oatmeal ceramide eop +12 more	Common: ceramide np butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: cocos nucifera oil squalane	Common: ceramide np glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +11 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +2 more Other: adenosine panthenol +7 more
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Potential Irritants	citric acid Has skin benefit? laureth-12 Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +9 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +5 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sorbitan palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	behenic acid Has skin benefit? ceteareth-25 Has skin benefit? +8 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit?	citric acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	colloidal oatmeal Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more

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The INKEY List CA Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturizer

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