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1
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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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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4
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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5
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niacinamide
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Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
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6
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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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7
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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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8
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ascorbyl glucoside
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A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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9
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cetyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
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10
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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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11
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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12
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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13
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microcrystalline cellulose
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14
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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15
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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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16
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sodium levulinate
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A preservative
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17
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sodium lauroyl glutamate
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Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
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18
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cetearyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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19
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vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil
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A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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20
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sodium anisate
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Used as a fragrance
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21
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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22
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cellulose gum
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Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
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23
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palmaria palmata extract
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Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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24
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sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil
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A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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25
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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26
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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27
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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28
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oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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29
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lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate
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30
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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31
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brassica campestris (rapeseed) seed oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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32
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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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33
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
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Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
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34
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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35
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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36
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leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
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37
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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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38
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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39
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maltodextrin
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Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
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40
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moringa pterygosperma seed extract
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Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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41
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pentapeptide-34 trifluoroacetate
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A type of peptide that works as a great moisturizer. It might also have some anti-aging effect and help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Maria from WIMJ 
