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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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, saccharomyces/
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The ingredient is not recognized
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3
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camellia sinensis leaf
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Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
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4
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/cladosiphon okamuranus/
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The ingredient is not recognized
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5
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rice ferment filtrate
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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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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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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diisostearyl malate
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
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11
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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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12
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myristyl myristate
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An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
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13
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dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate
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14
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bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
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15
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tridecyl trimellitate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
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16
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chondrus crispus extract
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Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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17
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betaphycus gelatinum extract
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18
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eisenia arborea extract
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19
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oryza sativa (rice) bran extract
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Used to thicken the product consistency
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20
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panax ginseng root extract
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A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
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21
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origanum majorana leaf extract
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22
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thymus serpyllum extract
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23
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malva sylvestris (mallow) flower extract
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24
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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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25
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inositol
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26
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gold
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A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin
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27
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sericin
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28
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phytosteryl macadamiate
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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29
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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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30
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beheneth-20
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Helps water and oil mix together
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31
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sorbitan tristearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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32
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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33
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dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
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Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
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34
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sodium acrylate/acryloyldimethyltaurate/dimethylacrylamide crosspolymer
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35
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caprylyl/capryl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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36
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sorbitan isostearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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37
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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38
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parfum/fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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39
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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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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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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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42
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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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43
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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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44
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(ci 77861), violet 2 (
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The ingredient is not recognized
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45
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ci 60725
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46
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). *hadasei-3.
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The ingredient is not recognized
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Maria from WIMJ 
