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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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glycol palmitate
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4
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behenamidopropyl dimethylamine
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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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behenyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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7
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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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8
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter (butyrospermum parkii 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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9
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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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10
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arginine hcl
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An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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11
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cananga odorata flower wax
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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12
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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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13
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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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14
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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15
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glycine soja (soybean) seedcake extract (glycine soja seedcake extract
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16
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guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
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Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
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17
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hydrolyzed wheat protein
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
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18
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iron oxides (ci 77491
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A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
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19
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lactic acid
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An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
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20
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lysine hcl
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21
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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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22
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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23
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propylene glycol
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Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
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24
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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25
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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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