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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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petrolatum
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One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
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3
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isopropyl isostearate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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4
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tapioca starch
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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5
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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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6
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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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7
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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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8
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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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9
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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10
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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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11
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palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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12
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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13
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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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14
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citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract
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15
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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16
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magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
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A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
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17
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bht
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A preservative
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18
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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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19
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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20
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menthol
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21
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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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22
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cetearyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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23
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laureth-7
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Helps oil and water mix together
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24
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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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25
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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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26
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behenyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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27
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arachidyl alcohol
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Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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28
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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29
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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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30
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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31
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peg-100 stearate
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Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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32
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titanium dioxide
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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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33
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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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34
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polymethylsilsesquioxane
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A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
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35
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tin oxide
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A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
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36
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c13-14 alkane
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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37
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1.2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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38
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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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39
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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40
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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41
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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42
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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43
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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44
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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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45
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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46
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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47
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caramel
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