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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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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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ethylhexyl stearate
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5
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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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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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triisostearin
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8
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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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9
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bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate
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10
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peg-20 stearate
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11
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ci 77891 (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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12
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imperata cylindrica root extract
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13
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ci 7701
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14
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The ingredient is not recognized
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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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hydrogenated avocado oil
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17
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hydrogenated olive oil stearyl esters
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18
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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19
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vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil
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A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties
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20
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palmitoyl grape seed extract
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21
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tocopheryl acetate
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A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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22
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hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract
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A plant extract that might contain a peptide (Myoxinol). It could be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging effect, but the research is lacking and it is rarely used in a high enough concentration
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23
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dextrin
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A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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24
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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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25
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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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26
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, propyl grapevine shoot extract olivate*,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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27
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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28
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coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract
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Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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29
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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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30
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palmitoyl grapevine shoot extract
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An extract from grape plant that can contain a potent antioxidant resveratrol. The manufacturer (Caudalie) claims that this particular extract is effective against hyperpigmentation. This effect would be explained by the resveratrol content. However, there is no independent research confirming the manufacturer's claim beside the potential for anti-oxidant activity
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31
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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32
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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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33
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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34
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hyaluronic acid
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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35
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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36
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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37
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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38
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sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan
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39
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acetyl tetrapeptide-5
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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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40
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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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41
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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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42
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palmitoyl oligopeptide
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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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43
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palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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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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