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1
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aqua (mineral spring water
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Plain old water
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2
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undecane
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Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
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3
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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4
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isodecyl isononanoate
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5
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glycerin
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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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6
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stearyl dimethicone
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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7
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myristyl myristate
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An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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8
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limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil
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This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient.
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9
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glycol stearate
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10
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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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11
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
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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
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12
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tridecane
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Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin
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13
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caprylyl methicone
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A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
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14
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saccharide isomerate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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15
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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16
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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17
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peg-40 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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18
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peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer
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Helps water and oil mix together
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19
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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20
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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21
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butylphenyl methylpropional
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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22
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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23
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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24
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hydroxycitronellal
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A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
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25
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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26
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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27
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ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl
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28
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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29
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sodium citrate
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Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
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30
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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31
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corn starch modified
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32
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hydrolyzed corn protein
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33
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zea mays (corn) starch
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Used to thicken the product's consistency
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34
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red 4
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A colorant
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35
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0 (
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The ingredient is not recognized
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36
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ci 16035
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37
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zea mays (corn) oil
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A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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38
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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39
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linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed extract
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40
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spilanthes acmella flower extract
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Plant extract that might hep calm down inflammation in skin
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41
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aloe barbadensis (aloe-vera) leaf juice
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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42
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tocopherol (vitamin e
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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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43
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allantoin
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Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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44
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niacinamide
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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
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45
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beta-carotene
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A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color
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46
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dunaliella salina (dead sea alga) extract
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A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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47
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maris aqua
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Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product
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48
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(dead sea water/osmoter).
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The ingredient is not recognized
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Maria from WIMJ
