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isopropyl palmitate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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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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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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4
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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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5
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isohexadecane
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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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6
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sucrose laurate
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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7
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talc
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Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish
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8
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sucrose palmitate
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9
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zea mays (corn) starch
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Used to thicken the product's consistency
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10
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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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hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
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12
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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13
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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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14
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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15
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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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16
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magnesium stearate
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17
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mannitol
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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18
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alteromonas ferment filtrate
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19
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aluminium hydroxide
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Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
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20
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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21
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titanium dioxide
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Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
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22
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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23
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dehydroacetic acid
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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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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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26
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parfum (fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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27
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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28
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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29
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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30
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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31
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cinnamyl alcohol
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32
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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33
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eugenol
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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34
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ci 77288
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35
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chromium oxide greens
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