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1
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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hyaluronic acid
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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3
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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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4
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vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract
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5
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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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6
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urea
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Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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7
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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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8
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guanidine hcl
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Used to preserve product formulations
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9
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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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10
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saccharum officinarum (sugarcane) extract
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Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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11
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[extrait de canne sucre],
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The ingredient is not recognized
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12
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salix alba (willow) bark extract
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A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking.
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13
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glyceryl dilaurate
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14
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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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15
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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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16
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dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
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Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
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17
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ormenis multicaulis oil
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18
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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19
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phospholipids
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Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
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20
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retinyl palmitate
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Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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21
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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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22
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pantothenic acid
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and may help reduce inflammation in skin
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23
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract
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A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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24
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citrus medica limonum (lemon) fruit extract
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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25
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dipotassium glycyrrhizate
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A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
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26
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soy isoflavones
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27
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hexylene glycol
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Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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28
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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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29
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silica dimethyl silylate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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30
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asiaticoside
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An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
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31
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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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32
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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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33
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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34
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acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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35
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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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36
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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37
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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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38
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asiatic acid
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An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
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39
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madecassic acid
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An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic
acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
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40
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ascorbyl palmitate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
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41
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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42
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pvp
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Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
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43
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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44
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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45
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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46
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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47
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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