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water
| Plain old water |
2 |
methylpropanediol
| Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation |
3 |
glycerin
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
4 |
ethyl perfluoroisobutyl ether
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ethyl perfluorobutyl ether
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6 |
sapindus mukorossi fruit extract
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7 |
acrylates copolymer
| Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency |
8 |
betaine
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
9 |
hydroxyacetophenone
| Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives |
10 |
polyacrylamide
| Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together |
11 |
c13-14 isoparaffin
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency |
12 |
tromethamine
| Helps adjust pH in products |
13 |
dimethicone
| 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 |
14 |
allantoin
| Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
15 |
laureth-7
| Helps oil and water mix together |
16 |
1,2 hexanediol
| A preservative |
17 |
ethylhexyglcerin
| A preservative |
18 |
adenosine
| Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin |
19 |
citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil
| Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity |
20 |
butylene glycol
| 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 |
21 |
lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating |
22 |
polyglyceryl-10 stearate
| Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin |
23 |
lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating |
24 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
25 |
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
| A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function |
26 |
rhus semialata gall extract
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27 |
glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency |
28 |
althaea rosea flower extract
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29 |
hydrogenated lecithin
| 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. |
30 |
caffeine
| Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes |
31 |
alcohol
| 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 |
32 |
pelargonium graveolens flower oil
| An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation |
33 |
, caning odonata flower oil,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
34 |
citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil
| A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity |
35 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
36 |
lecithin
| Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
37 |
pistachio lentiscus (mastic) gum
| A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking |
38 |
rosa damascena flower oil
| Contains essential oil. Can be irritating |
39 |
melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil
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40 |
butyl avocadate
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41 |
iris ensata extract
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42 |
maltodextrin
| Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil |
43 |
, mooring pterygosperma seed extract,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
44 |
asparagus officinalis stem extract
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45 |
eucalyptus globulus leaf extract
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46 |
, calcium clubonate,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
47 |
gluconolacctone
| A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals |
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potassium sorbet, sodium benzoate
| Helps preserve the product formulation |
49 |
propyl gallate
| Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product |