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water\aqua\eau
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Plain old water
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2
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caprylyl methicone
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A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
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3
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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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4
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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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5
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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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6
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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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7
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stearyl dimethicone
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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8
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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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9
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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10
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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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11
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peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer
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Helps water and oil mix together
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12
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arachidyl alcohol
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Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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13
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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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14
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cetearyl olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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15
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borago officinalis (borage) seed oil
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A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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16
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sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract
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A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
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17
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retinol
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Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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18
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whey protein\lactis protein\proteine du petit-lait
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A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
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hypnea musciformis (algae) extract
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Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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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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gelidiella acerosa extract
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An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
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22
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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23
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acetyl hexapeptide-8
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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24
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hydrolyzed rice extract
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A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
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25
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sorbitan oleate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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26
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behenyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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27
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octadecene
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28
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yeast extract
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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29
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faex
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Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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extrait de levure
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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31
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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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32
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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33
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arachidyl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together
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34
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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35
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hydroxyethylcellulose
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Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
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36
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tocopherol
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Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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37
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ascorbic acid
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One of the few well researched potent anti-aging ingredients. When it is able to penetrate the skin in an active state, it is effective against fine lines and wrinkles, helps improve skin elasticity and reduce hyperpigmentation. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production. The main issue with ascorbic acid is that it is highly unstable, in other words, it is losing its effectivenss quickly when exposed to air and light (if a serum or cream containing ascorbic acid has an orange color, it is a likely that the ingredient has oxidized and is no longer active). In addition, it is water-soluble, meaning that it has difficulty pentrating the skin. It is also quite irritating, and can cause stinging. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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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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39
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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40
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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41
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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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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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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44
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sodium bisulfite
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45
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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46
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bht
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A preservative
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47
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sorbic acid
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A preservative
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48
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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49
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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Maria from WIMJ 
