Ceramides (ceramide np 0.05% - 0.25%). 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.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassic acid 0.01% - 0.05%, asiatic acid 0.01% - 0.05%, madecassoside 0.01% - 0.05% and asiaticoside 0.01% - 0.05% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 2.20% - 3.30% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (polyglutamic acid 0.05% - 0.15%, sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.25%, betaine 0.85% - 1.25%, panthenol 2.20% - 3.30% and glycerin 2.90% - 4.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Moisturizing

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Hydrating Face Toner with 5% Panthenol, Fermented Seaweed & CICA for Calming Redness , Glow Boosting and Deep Moisturizing Facial Essence for All Skin Types , 120ml

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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

laminaria japonica extract 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

madecassoside 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

panthenol 2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

asiaticoside 0.01% - 0.05%

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

madecassoside 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

beta-glucan 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) 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 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ulmus davidiana root extract 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin

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centella asiatica extract 0.1% - 0.4%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, 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.

beta-glucan 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

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

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salix alba bark extract 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

oenothera biennis flower extract 0.05% - 0.1%

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Used as a fragrance

Comodogenic ingredients

spirulina maxima extract 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

laminaria japonica extract 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

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 2.9% - 4.3%

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

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Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, Propanediol, Spirulina maxima extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Betaine, Lactobacillus/centella asiatica extract ferment filtrate, Xanthan gum, Allantoin, Sodium phytate, Trehalose, Citric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Centella asiatica extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium citrate, Salix alba bark extract, Beta-glucan, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated lecithin, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Polyglutamic acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid

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Key ingredients	madecassoside madecassic acid +13 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +10 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +10 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +14 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more Other: allantoin arginine	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: niacinamide ficus carica fruit extract +2 more	Common: madecassic acid ceramide np +8 more Other: phytosphingosine dipotassium glycyrrhizate +6 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +4 more Other: squalane	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +5 more Other: hamamelis virginiana extract hyaluronic acid +4 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more Other: centella asiatica leaf extract allantoin +1 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: hyaluronic acid hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +4 more
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Potential Irritants	ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower water Has skin benefit? +16 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +17 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +72 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +72 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +28 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +27 more

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