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1
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water/aqua/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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methyl trimethicone
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A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
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4
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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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5
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isododecane
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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6
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hydrogenated polyisobutene
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Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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7
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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8
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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9
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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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10
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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11
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polymethyl methacrylate
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Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
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12
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lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone
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Helps oil and water mix together. It might be irritating for some people
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13
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ophiopogon japonicus root extract
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Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
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14
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peg-10 dimethicone
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A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
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15
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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16
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chondrus crispus extract
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Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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17
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hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract
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Might have some moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be added to products to create a nice smell.
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18
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sea water
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Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
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19
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maris aqua
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Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product
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20
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eau
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Plain old water
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21
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de mer,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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22
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isostearyl alcohol
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23
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dodecene
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24
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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25
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hydrolyzed chondrus crispus extract
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26
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algae extract
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Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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27
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carrageenan
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Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
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28
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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29
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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30
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trisodium edta
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Helps preserve product formulations
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31
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sophora japonica root extract
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32
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barium sulfate
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33
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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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34
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thymus serpillum extract
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35
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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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36
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sea salt
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Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
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37
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sodium dehydroacetate
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A preservative
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38
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fagus sylvatica bud extract
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39
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plankton extract
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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40
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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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41
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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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42
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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43
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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44
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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45
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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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46
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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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47
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iron oxides
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A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
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48
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ci 77492
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A colorant. Usually well-tolerated
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