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1
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water
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Plain old water
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2
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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3
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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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4
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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
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Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
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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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diisopropyl sebacate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
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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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bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
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Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
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9
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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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10
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copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax(copernicia cerifera cera/cire de carnauba
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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11
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vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer
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A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
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12
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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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13
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peg-5 glyceryl stearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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14
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potassium methoxysalicylate
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15
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ppg-17
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16
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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17
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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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18
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glyceryl stearate se
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Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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19
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diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone
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20
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hydrogenated polydecene
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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21
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phytosteryl macadamiate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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22
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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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23
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isostearic acid
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Used to create a nice product texture
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24
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peg-30 phytosterol
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25
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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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26
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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27
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succinoglycan
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28
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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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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aminopropyl dimethicone
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A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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31
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erythritol
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Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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32
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peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether
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An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
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33
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peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether
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Helps to create a nice product texture
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34
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rosa damascena flower water
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Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating
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35
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ppg-3 dipivalate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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36
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bht
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A preservative
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37
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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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38
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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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39
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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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40
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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41
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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42
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sodium metaphosphate
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A preservative
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43
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phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
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A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
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44
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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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45
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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46
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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47
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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48
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sodium metabisulfite
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A preservative
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49
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, iron oxides (
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The ingredient is not recognized
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50
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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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51
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angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract
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A fragrant plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
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52
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olea europaea (olive) leaf extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
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53
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lamium album flower/leaf/stem extract
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54
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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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55
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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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56
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inositol
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57
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carthamus tinctorius (safflower) flower extract
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58
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, ziziphus jujuba fruit extract,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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59
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rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract (rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
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60
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hydrolyzed silk
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Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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61
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behenic acid
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Helps water and oil mix together
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62
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polyquaternium-51
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An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
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63
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bupleurum falcatum root extract
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A plant extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but it is not well studied. It can be irritating
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Maria from WIMJ 
