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1
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aqua/water/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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macadamia ternifolia seed oil
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Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
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3
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hydroxyethyl urea
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A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
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4
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zea mays (corn) starch
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Used to thicken the product's consistency
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5
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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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6
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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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7
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isopropyl myristate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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8
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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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9
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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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10
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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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11
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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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12
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hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
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13
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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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14
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solidago virgaurea (goldenrod) extract
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15
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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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16
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hydrolyzed sericin
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17
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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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18
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salvia sclarea (clary) extract
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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19
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sucrose distearate
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20
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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21
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behentrimonium methosulfate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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22
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caprylyl methicone
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A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
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23
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sucrose stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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24
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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25
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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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26
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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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27
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hexylene glycol
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Helps create a more spreadable product texture
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28
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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29
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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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30
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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31
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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32
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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33
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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34
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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35
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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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36
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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37
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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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38
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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39
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butylphenyl methylpropional
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
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40
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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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41
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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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42
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(ci 77861).
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The ingredient is not recognized
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Maria from WIMJ
