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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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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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3
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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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4
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glycine soja oil / soybean oil
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A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
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5
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isononyl isononanoate
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Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
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6
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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7
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dicaprylyl ether
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
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8
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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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9
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peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
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10
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ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30
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11
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dicaprylyl carbonate
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Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
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12
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glyceryl isostearate
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13
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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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14
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retinol
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Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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15
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ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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16
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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17
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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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18
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trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
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Used to improve stability of the formulation
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19
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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20
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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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21
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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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22
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pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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Used to increase stability of product formulations
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23
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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