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1
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water (aqua
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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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macadamia ternifolia seed oil
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Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
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4
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coconut alkanes
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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5
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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6
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ricinus communis (castor) seed oil
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A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
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7
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crambe abyssinica seed oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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8
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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9
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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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10
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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11
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cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract
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An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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12
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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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13
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hydroxypropyltrimonium honey
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14
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copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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15
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coco-caprylate/caprate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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16
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propylheptyl caprylate
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17
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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18
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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19
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sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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20
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polysorbate 80
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Helps water and oil mix together
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21
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isohexadecane
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Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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22
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sorbitan oleate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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23
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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24
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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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25
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hydrogenated castor oil
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A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
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26
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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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27
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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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28
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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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29
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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30
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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31
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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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32
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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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33
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sorbic acid
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A preservative
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34
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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35
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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36
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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37
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methylisothiazolinone
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A preservative. Is a frequent allergen
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38
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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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39
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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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40
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nylon 6/12
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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Maria from WIMJ 
