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1
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water
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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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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4
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cetearyl olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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5
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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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6
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sorbitan olivate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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7
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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8
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dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
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9
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synthetic beeswax
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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10
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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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11
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dimethiconol
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A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
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12
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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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13
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dimethicone crosspolymer
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Used to create a thicker product texture
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14
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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15
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laureth-7
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Helps oil and water mix together
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16
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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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17
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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18
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c12-14 pareth-12
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Helps oil and water mix together
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19
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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