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water\aqua\eau
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Plain old water
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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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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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4
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isopropyl palmitate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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5
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
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A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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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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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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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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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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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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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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12
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narcissus tazetta bulb extract
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Might contain compounds called dormins that in theory could help lighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation, but solid research is lacking
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13
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myrtus communis leaf extract
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A plant extract that contains an essential oil and often used for its fragrance. Can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties
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polygonum cuspidatum root extract
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A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
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laminaria digitata extract
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Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
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galactoarabinan
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract
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A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
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centaurium erythraea (centaury) extract
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A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin
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tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.
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acetyl hexapeptide-8
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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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21
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micrococcus lysate
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Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
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hordeum vulgare (barley) extract\extrait d'orge
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
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gellidiela acerosa (algae) extract
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An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
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poria cocos sclerotium extract
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A mushroom extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to help reduce irritation and support restoration of skin barrier
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
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Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
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triticum vulgare (wheat) germ extract
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Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) leaf extract
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A plant extract that can be effective for calming down inflammation and lightening the skin, but the effectivenss in products can vary significantly based on the extract quality and concentration used
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28
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil
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An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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pelargonium graveolens flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
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30
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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31
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cananga odorata flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating
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32
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eugenia caryophyllus flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating
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rosa centifolia flower oil
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An essential oil. Can be irritating
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jasminum officinale extract
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Essential oil that can be irritating
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35
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viola odorata flower/leaf extract
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Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating
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eugenol
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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40
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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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41
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benzyl benzoate
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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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benzyl cinnamate
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Fragrance. Can be irritating
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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44
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cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract
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Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
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45
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hypnea musciformis (algae) extract
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Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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scutellaria baicalensis root extract
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A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract
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Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
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48
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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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49
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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50
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salicylic acid
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Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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arginine
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An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
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52
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phospholipids
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Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
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53
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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54
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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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55
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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56
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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57
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trehalose
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A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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58
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potassium cetyl phosphate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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59
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polysilicone-11
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A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
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60
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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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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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62
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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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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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64
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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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65
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ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
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Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
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66
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sodium dehydroacetate
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A preservative
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67
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hexylene glycol
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Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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68
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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The ingredient is not recognized
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