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1
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water (avene thermal spring water
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Plain old water
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2
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triethylhexanoin
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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3
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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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4
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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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5
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cyclohexasiloxane
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A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
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6
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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7
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polymethyl methacrylate
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Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
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8
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ceteareth-33
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9
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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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10
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ammonium acryloyl dimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
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Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
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11
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benzoic acid
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A preservative
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12
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bht
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A preservative
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13
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caramel
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14
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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15
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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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16
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oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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17
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oleoyl dipeptide-15
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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18
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oleoyl tetrapeptide-31
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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19
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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20
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red 33
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A red colorant
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21
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retinal
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One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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22
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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23
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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24
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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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25
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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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26
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tocopheryl glucoside
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Antioxidant that helps stabilize product formulations and, if used in higher concentration, might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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