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1
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aqua / water / eau
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Plain old water
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2
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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3
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glyceryl stearate citrate
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Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
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4
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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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5
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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6
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cetearyl isononanoate
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An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
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7
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dicaprylyl ether
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
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8
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propylheptyl caprylate
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9
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cyclodextrin
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A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
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10
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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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11
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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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12
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escin
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13
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menthyl lactate
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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14
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parfum / fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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15
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sodium acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer
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16
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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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17
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hydrogenated polydecene
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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18
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menthol
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19
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sucrose stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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20
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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21
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benzyl nicotinate
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22
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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23
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sodium dehydroacetate
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A preservative
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24
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carnitine hcl
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Might be helpful in decreasing sebum production making the skin less oily. Is claimed to be able to support ceramide production in skin that leads to better hydration, but evidence is lacking. Is able to attract water to the upper layer of 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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fucus vesiculosus extract
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27
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o-cymen-5-ol
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A preservative
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28
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tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
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Helps stabilize the product formulation
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29
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lauryl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together
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30
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plankton extract
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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