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water\aqua\eau
| Plain old water |
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dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
| Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture |
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hdi/ppg/polycaprolactone crosspolymer
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butyrospermum parkii
| 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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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 |
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ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer
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c12-14 pareth-12
| Helps oil and water mix together |
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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 |
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acacia senegal gum
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nylon-12
| Used to create a nice product consistency |
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hypnea musciformis extract
| Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
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sigesbeckia orientalis extract
| A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound |
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gellidiella acerosa extract
| 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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silybum marianum extract
| Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone |
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astrocaryum murumuru seed butter
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content |
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helianthus annuus seed extract
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caffeine
| 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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trifluoromethyl c1-4 alkyl dimethicone
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algae extract
| 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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theobroma cacao seed butter
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect |
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saccharomyces ferment filtrate
| A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
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biotin
| Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect |
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isohexadecane
| Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent |
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glycine soja protein
| A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking |
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palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
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palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
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palmitoyl tripeptide-1
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
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acetyl hexapeptide-8
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
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linolenic acid
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation |
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
| Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties |
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linoleic acid
| An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores |
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aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate
| A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be muhc higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment) |
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rhizobian gum
| Can temporarily tighten the skin right after application of the product. The effect will be short-lived. Helps improve the product considtency |
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isostearyl lactate
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zea mays kernel extract
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caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
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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 |
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cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
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sodium isostearoyl lactylate
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glyceryl polymethacrylate
| Used to create a nice product texture |
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acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer
| Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures |
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beeswax
| Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
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cera alba
| Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
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cire d'abeille
| Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
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acrylates/ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer
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hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
| Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation |
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1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
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peg-8
| Used to create a nice product consistency |
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polysorbate 80
| Helps water and oil mix together |
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sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
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calcium chloride
| Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating |
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hydroxyethylcellulose
| Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures |
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pentylene glycol
| Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
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carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
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hexylene glycol
| Helps create a more spreadable product texture |
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laureth-21
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polysorbate 20
| Helps oil and water mix together |
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silica
| Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin |
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xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
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sodium citrate
| Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products |
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sodium dehydroacetate
| A preservative |
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chlorphenesin
| A preservative |
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phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |