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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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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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3
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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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4
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olive oil decylesters
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5
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glycereth-26
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Helps create a thicker product consistency
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6
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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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7
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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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batyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
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11
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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12
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hexapeptide-11
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13
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dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate
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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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14
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palmitoyl tripeptide-5
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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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15
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tripeptide-10 citrulline
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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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16
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acetyl hexapeptide-1
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17
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acetyl tetrapeptide-11
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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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18
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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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19
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palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
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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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20
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acetyl tetrapeptide-9
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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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palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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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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22
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acetyl tetrapeptide-2
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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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23
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acetyl octapeptide-3
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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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24
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palmitoyl hexapeptide-19
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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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25
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trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2
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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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26
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tripeptide-1
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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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27
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palmitoyl oligopeptide
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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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28
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palmitoyl tripeptide-1
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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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29
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potassium hydrolyzed polygamma-glutamate
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30
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sodium polyglutamate
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31
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squalene
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An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
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32
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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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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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sorbic acid
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A preservative
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35
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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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36
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cereus grandiflorus (cactus) flower extract
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A cactus extract that can help neutralize free radicals because it contains a chemical compound called betacyanins and flavonolglycosides. Can help make the surface of the skin dryer helping make pores look smaller for a very short period of time. The concentrations usually used in cosmetics are too small to have any effect
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37
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pseudoalteromonas ferment extract
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38
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leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
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39
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magnesium chloride
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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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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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42
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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43
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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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44
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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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45
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silanetriol trehalose ether
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46
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mannitol
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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47
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phytosterols
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Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
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48
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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
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Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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49
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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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50
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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51
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polyglyceryl-10 myristate
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52
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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53
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dimethyl isosorbide
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Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
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54
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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55
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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56
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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57
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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58
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laureth-12
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Helps water and oil mix together
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59
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hydrolyzed wheat protein
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
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60
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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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61
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disodium phosphate
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Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
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62
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hydrolyzed soy protein
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
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63
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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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64
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dextran
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Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
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65
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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66
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sodium lactate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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67
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tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate
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A peptide. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, support skin's barrier function and might have some slight anti-aging effect through stimulating skin's own production of hyaluronic acid
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68
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sodium phosphate
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Helps stabilize the product formulation
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69
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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70
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triethanolamine
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Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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71
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acrylates copolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
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