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1
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aqua / water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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bifida ferment lysate
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Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
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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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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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6
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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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7
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polysilicone-11
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A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
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8
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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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9
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polymethylsilsesquioxane
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A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
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10
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di-c12-13 alkyl malate
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11
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ci 77891 / titanium dioxide
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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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12
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ascorbyl glucoside
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A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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13
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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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14
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hydrogenated vegetable oil
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An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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15
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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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16
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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17
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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18
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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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19
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faex extract
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Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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20
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yeast extract
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
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21
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ptfe
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Used to create a nice product finish
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22
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peg-10 dimethicone
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A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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23
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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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24
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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25
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chlorhexidine digluconate
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A preservative
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26
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, polygonum fagopyrum extract /
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The ingredient is not recognized
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27
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polygonum fagopyrum seed extract
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28
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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29
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salicyloyl phytosphingosine
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30
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chlorella vulgaris extract
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A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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31
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ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide / ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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32
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dimethiconol
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A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
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33
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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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34
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synthetic fluorphlogopite
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A mineral that is used to improve the texture of cosmetic products
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35
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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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36
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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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37
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boron nitride
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Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
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38
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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39
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bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone
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40
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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41
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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42
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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43
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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44
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parfum / fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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45
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, (f.i.l. b170324/1).
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The ingredient is not recognized
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Maria from WIMJ
