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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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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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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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s,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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5
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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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6
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cocoglycerides
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Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
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7
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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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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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11
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tridecyl neopentanoate
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12
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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13
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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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14
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ergothioneine
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Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
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15
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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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16
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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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17
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palmitoyl dipeptide-10
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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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kappaphycus alvarezii extract
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19
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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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20
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tocotrienols
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A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms
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21
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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22
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avena sativa (oat) bran extract
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23
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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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24
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adenosine
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Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
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25
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sea whip extract
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Might help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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26
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tripleurospermum maritimum extract
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27
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
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Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
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28
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower/leaf/stem extract
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29
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mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf extract
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Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
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30
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passiflora incarnata fruit extract
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31
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aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) wood extract
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32
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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33
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cananga odorata flower extract
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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34
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cupressus sempervirens seed extract
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35
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fucus vesiculosus extract
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36
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prunus armeniaca (apricot) fruit extract
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A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
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37
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jasminum officinale (jasmine) flower/leaf extract
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Used as a fragrance
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38
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vanilla planifolia fruit extract
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A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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39
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citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit extract
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40
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santalum album (sandalwood) wood extract
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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41
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coriandrum sativum (coriander) seed extract
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42
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cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract
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A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
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43
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cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract
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Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
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44
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prunus persica (peach) fruit extract
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45
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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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46
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rose extract
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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47
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rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract
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A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, bu research on its effectiveness is lacking
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48
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tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.
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49
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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50
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peg-40 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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51
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sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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52
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arachidyl alcohol
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Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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53
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elaeis guineensis (palm) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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54
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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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55
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sorbitan oleate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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56
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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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57
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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58
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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59
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polysorbate 80
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Helps water and oil mix together
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60
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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61
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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62
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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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63
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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64
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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65
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sorbic acid
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A preservative
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