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water\aqua\eau
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Plain old water
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2
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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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3
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algae (seaweed) 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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4
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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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5
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cyclohexasiloxane
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A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
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6
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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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7
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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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8
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ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
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Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
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9
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citrus aurantifolia (lime) peel extract
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10
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octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate
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11
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limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil
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This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient.
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12
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sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil
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A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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13
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medicago sativa (alfalfa) seed powder
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14
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helianthus annuus (sunflower) seedcake
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Used to thicken the product consistency
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15
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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) seed meal
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16
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eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf oil
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An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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17
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sodium gluconate
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Helps stabilize product formulations
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18
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copper gluconate
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Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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19
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calcium gluconate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
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20
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magnesium gluconate
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21
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zinc gluconate
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Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
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22
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tocopheryl succinate
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23
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niacin
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24
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sesamum indicum (sesame) seed powder
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25
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hypnea musciformis (algae) extract
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Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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26
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sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract
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A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
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27
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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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28
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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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29
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palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
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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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30
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gellidiella acerosa extract
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An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
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31
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chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract
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Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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32
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niacinamide
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Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
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33
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sucrose
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
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34
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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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35
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peg-8
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Used to create a nice product consistency
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36
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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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37
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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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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saccharide isomerate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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40
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oleth-10
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Helps oil and water mix together
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41
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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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42
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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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43
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glyceryl polymethacrylate
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Used to create a nice product texture
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44
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alcohol denat.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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45
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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46
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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47
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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48
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bht
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A preservative
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49
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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50
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hydroxycitronellal
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A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
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51
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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52
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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53
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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54
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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55
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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