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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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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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3
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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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4
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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5
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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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6
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methylpropanediol
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Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation
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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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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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9
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glyceryl stearate citrate
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Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
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10
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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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11
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polyacrylamide
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Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
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12
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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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13
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sorbitan sesquioleate
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Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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14
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hydrolyzed rhodophyceae extract
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15
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polyglyceryl-3 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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16
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cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit water
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17
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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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18
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bacillus ferment
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19
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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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20
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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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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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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23
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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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24
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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25
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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26
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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27
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peg-75 stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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28
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ceteth-20
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Helps water and oil mix together
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29
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steareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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30
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alumina
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The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
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31
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polyhydroxystearic acid
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
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32
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tin oxide
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A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
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33
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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34
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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35
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c13-14 isoparaffin
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
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36
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laureth-7
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Helps oil and water mix together
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37
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phenylpropanol
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Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
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38
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ci 77492
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A colorant. Usually well-tolerated
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39
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ci 77491
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A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
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40
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ci 77499
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An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated
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41
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(black iron oxide).
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The ingredient is not recognized
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Maria from WIMJ
