Ceramides (ceramide eop 0.20% - 0.35%, phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.40%, ceramide np 0.20% - 0.40%, ceramide ap 0.15% - 0.30%, ceramide ns 0.20% - 0.35% and ceramide as 0.15% - 0.30%). 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 0.15% - 0.30%. 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 0.15% - 0.30%, asiaticoside 0.15% - 0.25% and asiatic acid 0.15% - 0.30% 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 (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.30%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.30%, hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.35% and glycerin 1.40% - 1.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

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 0.15% - 0.3%

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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 0.15% - 0.25%

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 0.2% - 0.35%

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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?

Renewing Rich Deep Hydration Cream with Ginseng and Squalane

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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, 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

sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

phytosphingosine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

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

ceramide eop 0.2% - 0.35%

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

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 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

hydrolyzed ginseng saponins 0.2% - 0.4%

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 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.7% - 1.05%

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

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 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, 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 0.3% - 0.55%

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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 0.2% - 0.4%

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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 1.1% - 1.4%

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 0.2% - 0.35%

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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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.2% - 5.1%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

cetyl ethylhexanoate 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Water, Propanediol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Niacinamide, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Vinyl dimethicone, 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, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Phellinus linteus extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Dextrin, Cholesterol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +19 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +13 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +14 more Other: ceramide ng helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +13 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +14 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +12 more Other: jojoba esters limnanthes alba seed oil +7 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +13 more Other: madecassoside tocopherol +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +10 more Other: panthenol cyanocobalamin +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +12 more Other: panthenol acetyl hexapeptide-8 +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +12 more Other: panthenol hydroxydecyl ubiquinone +5 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +12 more Other: retinol copper tripeptide-1 +9 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +18 more Other: madecassoside palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +11 more
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +18 more	rosa damascena flower oil Has skin benefit? illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more	rosa damascena flower oil Has skin benefit? illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +13 more	coptis chinensis root extract Has skin benefit? malus domestica fruit extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	retinol Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +25 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +55 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +58 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +49 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	rubus fruticosus fruit extract Has skin benefit? euterpe oleracea fruit extract Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +69 more

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Then I Met You Renewing Rich Deep Hydration Cream with Ginseng and Squalane

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Anti-oxidation

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