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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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2
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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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3
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dimethicone crosspolymer
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Used to create a thicker product texture
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4
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cyclotetrasiloxane
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5
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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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6
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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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7
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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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8
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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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9
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ethylhexyl palmitate
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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10
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methyl gluceth-20
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
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11
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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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12
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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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13
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laureth -7
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Helps oil and water mix together
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14
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hydrolyzed lupine protein octenylsuccinate
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15
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alaria esculenta extract
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Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
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16
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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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17
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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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18
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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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19
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nymphaea coerulea flower extract
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20
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steareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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21
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chrysin
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Might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lightening the skin, but solid evidence is missing. Could somewhat help in reducing the darkness of the under-eye area. Helps to neutralise free radicals in skin
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22
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n-hydroxysuccinimide
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Is claimed to be able to brighten skin tone by removing some blood-related pigmented compounds in skin (hemoglobin and related elements) but solid research is missing. Can be irritating
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23
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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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24
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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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25
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hesperidin methyl chalcone
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Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to be able to improve the appearance of undereye darkness but evidence is missing. Can be an allergen and cause irritation
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26
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dipeptide-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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27
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macrocystis pyrifera extract
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28
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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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29
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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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30
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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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31
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oryza sativa (rice) bran oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
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32
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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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33
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peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone
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A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
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34
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pvp
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Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
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35
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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36
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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37
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sodium benzoate
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A preservative
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38
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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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39
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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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40
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), iron oxides (
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The ingredient is not recognized
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41
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ci 77491
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A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
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Maria from WIMJ 
