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water (aqua
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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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ppg-9 diglyceryl ether
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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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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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6
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peg-8
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Used to create a nice product consistency
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7
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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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8
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acorus calamus root extract
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9
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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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10
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eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower extract
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A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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11
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oenothera biennis (evening primrose) seed extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence is lacking
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12
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poria cocos extract
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13
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rhodiola sacra root extract
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14
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, zizyphus jujuba fruit extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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15
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algin
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Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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16
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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17
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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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18
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disodium phosphate
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Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
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19
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peg-50 hydrogenated castor oil isostearate
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20
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sodium phosphate
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Helps stabilize the product formulation
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21
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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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22
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trilaureth-4 phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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23
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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24
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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Maria from WIMJ
