Ceramides (ceramide eop 0.50% - 0.70%, phytosphingosine 0.50% - 0.75%, ceramide np 0.50% - 0.70%, ceramide ap 0.40% - 0.60%, ceramide ns 0.50% - 0.70% and ceramide as 0.40% - 0.60%). 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.
Adenosine 0.40% - 0.60%. 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).
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassic acid 0.40% - 0.60%, asiaticoside 0.30% - 0.60% and asiatic acid 0.40% - 0.60% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
Humectants (hyaluronic acid 1.50% - 1.80%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.35% - 0.65%, hyaluronic acid 0.35% - 0.65% and glycerin 0.60% - 0.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Then I Met You" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 58.00$ up to 60.00$ in the United States, for 129.05CA$ in Canada and for 55.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Exfoliation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Crafted to replenish dehydrated and depleted skin, Then I Met You’s Renewing Rich Beauty Cream is powered by a cocktail of occlusives (ingredients that form protective layer to prevent moisture loss), emollients and humectants.Made with dry, normal and combination skin types in mind, this vegan formula is laced with the brand’s proprietary Quad Ginseng Complex to feed your skin with rejuvenating antioxidants which visibly smooth the look of fine lines, boost moisture levels and promote elasticity.

Source: Cultbeauty

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: asiaticoside.

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 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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)

asiaticoside 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

hyaluronic acid 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Its benefits don’t end there an infused of plant-based squalane helps with hydration; baobab lends the blend an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E to support your skin barrier and prevent moisture loss; finally, ceramides help to lock in much-needed hydration and protect against potential irritants.

Source: Cultbeauty

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, hyaluronic acid.

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: squalane, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ap, ceramide as, ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, phytosphingosine

glycerin 0.6% - 0.9%

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

asiatic acid 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

asiaticoside 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

asiaticoside 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

hydrolyzed ginseng saponins 0.4% - 0.6%

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

adenosine 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

For best results, use on damp skin and after exfoliating with the Rosé Resurfacing Facial Mask to seal in moisture and soothe the skin! Vegan and cruelty free.

Source: Soko Glam

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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panax ginseng root extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

hydrolyzed ginseng saponins 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, 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

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.5% - 0.75%

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

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unknown 0% - 0%

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The ingredient is not recognized

lac 26% - 31%

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Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees

unknown 0% - 0%

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The ingredient is not recognized

Ingredient list view

Unknown, Lac, Unknown, Panax ginseng root water, Panax ginseng seed oil, Ci 14700, Unknown, Tin, Squalane, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Hyaluronic acid, Water, Propanediol, Squalane, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Vinyl dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Panax ginseng seed oil, Panax ginseng root extract, Panax ginseng root water, Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, Lactobacillus/rice ferment, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Centella asiatica extract, Ceramide as, Ceramide ns, Ceramide ap, Ceramide np, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Asiatic acid, Asiaticoside, Phytosphingosine, Madecassic acid, Ceramide eop, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Carbomer, Isohexadecane, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan oleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Myristic acid, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Phellinus linteus extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Dextrin, Cholesterol

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Key ingredients	niacinamide madecassic acid +22 more	Common: glycerin caprylic/capric triglyceride Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid ferulic acid +9 more	Common: glycerin Other: pca	Common: sodium hyaluronate Other: kaolin ricinus communis seed oil +3 more	Common: glycerin Other: cocos nucifera oil titanium dioxide	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride tocopherol Other: nigella sativa seed oil	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +9 more Other: salicylic acid retinol +21 more	Common: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more Other: salicylic acid azelaic acid +51 more	Common: phytosphingosine glycerin +3 more Other: salicylic acid lactic acid +31 more	Common: ceramide np cholesterol +1 more Other: arginine betaine +11 more	Common: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: cera alba cocos nucifera oil +16 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed ginseng saponins Has skin benefit? +17 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? menthyl ethylamido oxalate Has skin benefit? +3 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +1 more	parfum Has skin benefit? edta Has skin benefit? +1 more	carapa guaianensis seed oil Has skin benefit? copaifera officinalis resin Has skin benefit? +3 more	chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +86 more	niacin Has skin benefit? retinyl acetate Has skin benefit? +48 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +67 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +25 more
All ingredients	unknown Has skin benefit? lac Has skin benefit? +63 more	tin Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +11 more	tin Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +14 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? ci 14700 Has skin benefit? +13 more	nigella sativa seed oil Has skin benefit? lac Has skin benefit? +8 more	ocimum basilicum extract Has skin benefit? tin Has skin benefit? +185 more	tin Has skin benefit? cream Has skin benefit? +193 more	tin Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +155 more	sucrose Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	unknown Has skin benefit? tin Has skin benefit? +78 more

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Then I Met You Renewing Rich Beauty Cream™

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