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water
| Plain old water |
2 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
3 |
glycerin
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
4 |
phenyl trimethicone
| A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture |
5 |
stearyl dimethicone
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
6 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
7 |
methyl trimethicone
| A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients |
8 |
niacinamide
| 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 |
9 |
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
| A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish |
10 |
pca dimethicone
| |
11 |
glyceryl polymethacrylate
| Used to create a nice product texture |
12 |
polymethylsilsesquioxane
| A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss |
13 |
hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)
| |
14 |
erythritol
| Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
15 |
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together |
16 |
octadecene
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17 |
, tham,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
18 |
hexyldecyl myristoyl methylaminopropionate
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19 |
glyceryl caprylate
| An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
20 |
malachite extract
| A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing |
21 |
sorbitan isostearate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
22 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
23 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
24 |
butylene glycol
| 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 |
25 |
adenosine
| 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 |
26 |
stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
27 |
hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide mea
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28 |
mannitol
| Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
29 |
madecassoside
| An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating |
30 |
iris ensata extract
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31 |
alcohol
| Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties |
32 |
flavor
| An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients |
33 |
sucrose
| 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 |
34 |
beta-glucan
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
35 |
acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer
| |
36 |
chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
| Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
37 |
cholesterol
| An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
38 |
silica
| Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin |
39 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
40 |
pullulan
| Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect |
41 |
rosa canina fruit extract
| A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking |
42 |
zein
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43 |
tocopherol
| 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 |
44 |
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin |
45 |
sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
| Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
46 |
pectin
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47 |
hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation |
48 |
indole acetic acid
| |
49 |
sodium acetylated hyaluronate
| A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid |
50 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
51 |
chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
| Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |