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water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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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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4
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ppg-10 methyl glucose ether
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Helps create a nice product texture and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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5
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hydroxyethyl urea
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A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
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6
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sodium acetylated hyaluronate
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A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
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7
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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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8
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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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9
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hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate
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10
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sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
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Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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11
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aphanothece sacrum polysaccharide
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12
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hydrogenated starch hydrolysate
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
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13
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glycosyl trehalose
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14
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diglycerin
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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15
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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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16
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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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17
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triethyl citrate
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18
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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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19
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polyquaternium-51
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An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
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20
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peg-32
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Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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21
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peg-75
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Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
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22
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ammonium acrylates copolymer
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23
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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24
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potassium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the pH level of products
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25
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diethoxyethyl succinate
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26
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disodium succinate
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27
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succinic acid
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28
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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29
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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