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1
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water\aqua\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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peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin
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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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betaine
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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6
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sodium polyacrylate starch
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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7
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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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8
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peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
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Helps oil and water mix together
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9
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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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10
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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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11
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algae extract
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Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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12
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laminaria saccharina extract
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A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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13
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laminaria digitata extract
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Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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14
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punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit extract
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15
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salicornia herbacea extract
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16
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lavandula stoechas extract
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17
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chlorella vulgaris extract
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A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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18
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malachite 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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19
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imperata cylindrica root extract
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20
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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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21
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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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22
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diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate
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Used to stabilize the product formulation
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23
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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24
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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25
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inulin
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
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26
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trehalose
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A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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27
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sorbitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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28
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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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29
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hydrogenated vegetable oil
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An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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30
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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31
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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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32
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peg-7 glyceryl cocoate
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33
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polyglyceryl-10 laurate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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34
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hydroxyethyl urea
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A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
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35
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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36
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capryloyl glycine
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37
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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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38
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polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
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39
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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40
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hexylene glycol
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Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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41
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t-butyl alcohol
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Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
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42
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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43
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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44
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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45
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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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46
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hydroxycitronellal
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A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
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47
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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48
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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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49
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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50
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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51
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benzyl benzoate
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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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52
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tetrasodium edta
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation
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53
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disodium edta-copper
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54
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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55
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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56
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blue 1 (ci 42090
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A colorant (dye)
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Maria from WIMJ 
