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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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triisocetyl citrate
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3
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, stearyl
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The ingredient is not recognized
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4
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stearoyl stearate, dimethicone
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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5
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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6
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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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7
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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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olea europaea (olive) fruit
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11
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juice,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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12
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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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13
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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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14
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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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15
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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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16
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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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17
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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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18
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oligopeptide-24
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19
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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20
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peg-75 stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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21
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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22
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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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23
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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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24
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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) seed extract
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25
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steareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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26
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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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27
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aminomethyl propanol
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Used to adjust the pH in formulations
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28
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ceteth-20
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Helps water and oil mix together
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29
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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30
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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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31
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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32
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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33
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glycosaminoglycans
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Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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34
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dipotassium glycyrrhizate
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A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
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35
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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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36
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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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37
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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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