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1
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water
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Plain old water
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2
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alcohol denat.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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3
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vp/va copolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulation and create a nice product consistency
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4
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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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5
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butylene glycol
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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
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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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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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8
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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9
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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10
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hexylene glycol
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Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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11
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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12
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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13
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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14
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, may contain: (+/-)
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The ingredient is not recognized
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15
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iron oxides
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An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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16
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(ci 77491, ci 77492,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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17
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ci 77499
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An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated
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18
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titanium dioxide (ci 77891
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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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