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water
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Plain old water
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2
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sodium hyaluronate
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of 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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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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5
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coconut alkanes
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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6
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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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7
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pyrus mal us (apple) fruit extract
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Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
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8
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coco-caprylate/caprate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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9
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mica
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Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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10
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titanium dioxide
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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11
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bakuchiol
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A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. Studies confirm that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. It is less irritating than retinol
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12
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centella asiatica meristem cell culture
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13
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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14
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euphrasia officinalis extract
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15
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cetearyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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16
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sorbitan stea rate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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17
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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18
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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19
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linoleic acid
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An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
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20
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cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
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21
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caffeine
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Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
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22
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tripeptide-29
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23
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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24
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hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
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Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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25
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kappaphycus alvarezii extract
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26
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caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract
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27
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tocopherol
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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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28
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tin oxide
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A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
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29
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caesalpinia sappan bark extract
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30
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glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract
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A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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31
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
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A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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32
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arctostaphylos uva ursi (bearberry) leaf extract
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33
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ascorbic acid (vitamin c
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One of the few well researched potent anti-aging ingredients. When it is able to penetrate the skin in an active state, it is effective against fine lines and wrinkles, helps improve skin elasticity and reduce hyperpigmentation. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production. The main issue with ascorbic acid is that it is highly unstable, in other words, it is losing its effectivenss quickly when exposed to air and light (if a serum or cream containing ascorbic acid has an orange color, it is a likely that the ingredient has oxidized and is no longer active). In addition, it is water-soluble, meaning that it has difficulty pentrating the skin. It is also quite irritating, and can cause stinging. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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34
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j,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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35
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ceramide ng
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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
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36
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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37
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salvia officinalis {sage) leaf extract
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38
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, a
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The ingredient is not recognized
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39
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mica
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Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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40
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montana (amica) flower extract, baraga of
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The ingredient is not recognized
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41
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ficin
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42
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alis (borage) flower extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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43
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calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extract
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A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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44
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chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
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Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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45
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The ingredient is not recognized
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