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1
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aqua/water/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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lysine carboxymethyl cysteinate
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4
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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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5
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parfum/fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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6
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behentrimonium chloride
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7
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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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8
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argania spinosa (argan) kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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9
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hydrogenated vegetable oil
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An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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10
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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11
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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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12
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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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13
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c12-15 pareth-3
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14
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isopropyl alcohol
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A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
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15
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, aminoethyl
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The ingredient is not recognized
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16
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aminopropyl dimethicone
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A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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17
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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18
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polyquaternium-7
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
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19
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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20
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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21
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sorbic acid
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A preservative
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22
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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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23
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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24
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hydroxyisoheyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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25
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butylphenyl methylpropional
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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Maria from WIMJ 
