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water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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coco-caprylate/caprate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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4
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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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5
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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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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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curcuma longa root
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curcuma longa root extract
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A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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9
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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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10
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chenopodium quinoa seed extract
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11
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bellis perennis (daisy) flower extract
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A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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12
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hieracium pilosella (hawkweed) extract
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13
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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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14
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coenochloris signiensis extract
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An algae extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and neutralize free radicals
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15
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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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16
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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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17
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peg-12 dimethicone/ppg-20 crosspolymer
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Helps water and oil mix together
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18
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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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19
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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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20
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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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21
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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22
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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23
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sodium dehydroacetate
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A preservative
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24
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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25
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phenethyl alcohol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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26
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tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
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An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). Is a part of the tetrahydrocurcuminoids complex (THC). The complex might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating
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27
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sodium polyacrylate
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Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
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28
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steareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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29
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glyceryl polyacrylate
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Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
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30
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sodium ascorbyl phosphate
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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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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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33
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xylitylglucoside
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
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34
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anhydroxylitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
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35
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xylitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
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36
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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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37
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maltodextrin
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Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
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38
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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39
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chlorhexidine digluconate
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A preservative
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40
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glucose
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
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41
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biotin
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Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
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42
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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43
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n-hydroxysuccinimide
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Is claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
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44
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tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane
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An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). Is a part of the tetrahydrocurcuminoids complex (THC). The complex might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating
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sodium citrate
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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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46
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tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane
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An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating
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47
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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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48
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chrysin
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Might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening the skin, but solid evidence is missing. Could somewhat help in reducing the darkness of the under-eye area. Helps to neutralise free radicals in skin
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palmitoyl tripeptide-1
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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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50
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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51
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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52
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palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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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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Maria from WIMJ 
