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rosa damascena flower water
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Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating
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2
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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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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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aqua /water/eau
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Plain old water
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5
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c12-20 acid peg-8 ester
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Helps oil and water mix together
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6
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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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7
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imperata cylindrica root extract
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8
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ptfe
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Used to create a nice product finish
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9
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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10
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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11
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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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12
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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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13
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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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14
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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15
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloydimethyl taurate copolymer
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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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16
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tilia cordata flower extract
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17
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hydrolyzed fibroin
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18
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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19
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dunaliella salina extract
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A green micro-algae extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid evidence is lacking. It helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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20
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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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21
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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22
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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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23
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maltodextrin
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Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
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24
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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25
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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26
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ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
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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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biosaccharide gum-1
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
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29
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glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
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30
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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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31
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sodium lactate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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32
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cocoglucoside
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Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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33
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rosa damascena flower oil
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Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
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34
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retinyl palmitate
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Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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35
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peg-8
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Used to create a nice product consistency
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36
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acacia decurrens flower wax
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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37
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jasminum grandiflorum (jasmine) flower wax
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38
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narcissus poeticus flower wax
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39
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pelargonium graveolens oil
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40
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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41
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palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine
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42
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palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate
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43
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ubiquinone
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Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
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44
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malus domestica fruit cell culture extract
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45
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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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46
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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47
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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48
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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49
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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50
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palmitoyl tripeptide-1
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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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51
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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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52
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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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53
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cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract
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Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
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54
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litchi chinensis pericarp extract
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55
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ascorbyl palmitate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
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56
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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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57
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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58
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ascorbic acid
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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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59
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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60
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ci 77480
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61
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gold
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A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin
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62
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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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63
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dehydroacetic acid
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A preservative
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64
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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65
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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Maria from WIMJ
