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water\aqua\eau
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Plain old water
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2
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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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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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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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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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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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cetyl esters
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Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
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isostearyl neopentanoate
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Used to create a nice product texture and helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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polybutene
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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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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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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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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14
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narcissus tazetta bulb extract
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Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
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15
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aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate
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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 much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
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linoleic acid
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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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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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18
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artemia extract
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Zooplankton extract that can attract water to the upper level of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
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19
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hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
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A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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20
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trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2
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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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21
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anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower extract
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A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
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laminaria digitata extract
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Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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cucumis melo (melon) fruit extract
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A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
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24
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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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25
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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26
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persea gratissima (avocado) oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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27
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pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract
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Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
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28
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lens esculenta (lentil) fruit extract
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A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
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29
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citrullus lanatus (watermelon) fruit extract
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A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
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30
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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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lauryl pca
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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32
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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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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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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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36
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sodium lactate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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sorbitol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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38
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trehalose
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A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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39
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zinc pca
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A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
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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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acetyl glucosamine
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An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
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42
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neopentyl glycol diheptanoate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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44
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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45
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propylene glycol dicaprylate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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46
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polymethyl methacrylate
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Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
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47
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sodium pca
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Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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48
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dextran
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Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
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49
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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50
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polyethylene
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Used to thicken the product's texture
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51
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decarboxy carnosine hcl
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Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed
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52
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potassium sulfate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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53
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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54
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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55
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tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate
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A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
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methyl glucose sesquistearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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57
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bht
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A preservative
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58
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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59
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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60
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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61
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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62
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mica
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Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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titanium dioxide (ci 77891
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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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iron oxides
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An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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ci 77491
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A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
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Maria from WIMJ 
