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1
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aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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carnitine
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3
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c12-16 alcohols
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4
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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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5
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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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6
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butyrospermum parkii oil
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7
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cyclomethicone
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A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
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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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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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11
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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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12
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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13
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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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14
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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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15
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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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16
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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17
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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18
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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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19
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bht
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A preservative
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20
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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21
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melilotus officinalis extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and can be irritating
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22
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silybum marianum extract
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Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
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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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24
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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