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1
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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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lactic acid
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An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
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3
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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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4
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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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5
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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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6
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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7
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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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8
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water water (aqua
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Plain old water
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9
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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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10
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isododecane
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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11
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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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cyclotetrasiloxane
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13
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lactic acid
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An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
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14
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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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15
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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16
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cellulose
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Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
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17
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aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
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Used to thicken the product's consistency
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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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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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20
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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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21
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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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22
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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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23
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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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24
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ascorbyl palmitate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
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25
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retinyl palmitate
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Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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26
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beta-carotene
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A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color
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27
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algae extract
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Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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28
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aloe barbadensis leaf extract
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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29
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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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30
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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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31
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citrus grandis fruit extract
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32
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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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33
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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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34
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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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35
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stearyl alcohol
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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36
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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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37
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cellulose gum
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Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
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38
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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39
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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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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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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