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1
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aqua (water
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Plain old water
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2
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isodecyl neopentanoate
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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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3
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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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4
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azelaic acid
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Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
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5
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dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer
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Helps to create a nice product texture
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6
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dimethyl isosorbide
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Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
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7
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hydroxyethyl acryalte/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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8
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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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9
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isohexadecane
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Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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10
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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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11
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trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
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Used to improve stability of the formulation
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12
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isoceteth-20
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Helps water and oil mix together
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13
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polysorbate 60
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Helps oil and water mix together
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14
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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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15
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ethoxydiglycol
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Helps to improve the product consistency
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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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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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