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EmerginC Scientific Organics Peptide Booster Serum

Name: EmerginC - Scientific Organics Peptide Booster Serum
Brand: EmerginC

Efficacy66/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Algae extract, Glycerin + 6 more

Works

What the product description says

“Combining Colhibin PFTM Peptide with silica-rich Bamboo Extract and antioxidant Asthaxanthin, the peptide booster serum expertly moisturises, brightens and smoothens the appearance of skin; its age-fighting properties help to improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and protect against damaging free radical attacks.”

Source: Recreate Yourself

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: algae extract, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: chondrus crispus extract, algae extract.

Algae extractKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighPlant 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~23–34%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.9–1.35%

Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentKey activeEffect: HighA fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks~0.4–0.9%

Chondrus crispus extractKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.1–0.5%

Palmaria palmata extractKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%

Hydrolyzed rice proteinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.1–0.35%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~2–3%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.5–1.15%

Anti-aging

Vitis vinifera seed extract, Astaxanthin + 4 more

May help

What the product description says

“Hydrate and protect your skin with EmerginC Scientific Organics Peptide Booster Serum , an advanced serum that works to improve the texture and tone of your skin whilst combatting signs of ageing.”

Source: Recreate Yourself

This product contains astaxanthin, vitis vinifera seed extract. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.35–0.8%

AstaxanthinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation~0.05–0.3%

Algae extractEffect: LowPlant 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~23–34%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~2–3%

Sodium ascorbyl phosphateEffect: Low, below effective doseA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C~0.5–1.2%

Evens skin tone

Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Punica granatum extract

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What the product description says

“Hydrate and protect your skin with EmerginC Scientific Organics Peptide Booster Serum , an advanced serum that works to improve the texture and tone of your skin whilst combatting signs of ageing.”

Source: Recreate Yourself

This product contains ingredients (punica granatum extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Punica granatum extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective~0.1–0.35%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract + 6 more

Works well

This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin, vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract, punica granatum extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.5–1.15%

Vitis vinifera seed extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation~0.35–0.8%

Punica granatum extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective~0.1–0.35%

AstaxanthinKey activeEffect: HighHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation~0.05–0.3%

Punica granatum fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties~3.8–5.7%

Palmaria palmata extractEffect: LowRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%

Hydrolyzed rice proteinEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.1–0.35%

Sodium ascorbyl phosphateUnder-dosedA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

12 strong irritants: Citrus grandis seed extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 10 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Punica granatum fruit extractA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant propertiesHigh~3.8–5.7%est.

Citrus grandis seed extract—High~0.05–0.25%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Salvia sclarea oil—High~0.05–0.3%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Citrus aurantifolia peel oil—High~0.05–0.25%est.

Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extractThe extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product textureMedium~3.2–4.8%est.

AstaxanthinHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammationMedium~2.9–4.3%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~2–3%est.

Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin CMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

Punica granatum extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effectiveMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Algae extractPlant 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 yet3/5~23–34%est.

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.1–0.5%est.

Palmaria palmata extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.1–0.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Colhibin pf

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Kombucha

Not recognized

Algae extract~23–34%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

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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Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract~3.2–4.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

The extract can contain up to 70% of silica. In cosmetics, silica helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product texture

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Punica granatum fruit extract~3.8–5.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties

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Astaxanthin~2.9–4.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Water~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Propanediol~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glycerin~0.9–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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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Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.5–1.2%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.5–1.15%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.4–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks

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Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.35–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAntibacterial

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

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Pinus pinaster bark/bud extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Chondrus crispus extract~0.1–0.5%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Citrus grandis seed extract~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Punica granatum extract~0.1–0.35%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective

More about Punica granatum extract

Palmaria palmata extract~0.1–0.4%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Bambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Astaxanthin~0.05–0.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

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Triethyl citrate~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Dehydroxanthan gum~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Mentha piperita oil~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Zingiber officinale root oil~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

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Salvia sclarea oil~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Citrus aurantifolia peel oil~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Amyl cinnamic

Not recognized

Limonene~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Unknown, Unknown, Algae extract, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Astaxanthin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Pinus pinaster bark/bud extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Punica granatum extract, Palmaria palmata extract, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Astaxanthin, Triethyl citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroxanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Mentha piperita oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Unknown, Limonene, Linalool

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