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water
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Plain old water
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2
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dipropylene glycol
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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3
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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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4
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methl trimethicone
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A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
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5
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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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6
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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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7
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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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8
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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9
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malakite extract
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A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
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10
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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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11
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pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate
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Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
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12
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peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin
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13
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alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract
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14
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equisetum arvense leaf extract
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15
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stellaria media (chickweed) extract
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16
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urtica dioica (nettle) leaf extract
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17
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plantago lanceolata leaf extract
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18
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avena sativa (oat) kernel extract
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An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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19
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calendula officinalis 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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20
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nepeta cataria extract
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21
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rubus idaeus (raspberry) leaf extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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22
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baptisia tinctoria root extract
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23
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dimethiconol
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A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
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24
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polymethylsilsesquioxane
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A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
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25
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sodium acrylate/acryloyldimethyltaurate/dimethylacrylamide crosspolymer
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26
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isohexadecane
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Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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27
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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28
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ceramide 3
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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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29
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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30
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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31
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phenl trimethicone
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A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
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32
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pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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33
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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34
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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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35
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triethylhexanoin
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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36
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macadamia ternifolia seed oil
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Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
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37
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peg-150
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38
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peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
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Helps oil and water mix together
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39
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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40
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c14-22 alcohols
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A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
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41
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arachidyl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together
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42
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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43
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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44
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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45
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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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46
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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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47
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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48
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trisodium edta
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Helps preserve product formulations
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49
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fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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50
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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51
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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52
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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53
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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54
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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