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1
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aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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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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4
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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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5
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aloe barbadensis leaf extract
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Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
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6
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butyrospermum parkii 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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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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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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9
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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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10
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argania spinosa kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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11
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borago officinalis seed oil
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A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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12
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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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13
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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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14
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sorbitan stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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15
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rosa damascena flower oil
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Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
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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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citrus aurantium amara flower oil
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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18
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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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19
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ceteareth 20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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20
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, euphrasia of
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The ingredient is not recognized
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21
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ficin
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22
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alis,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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23
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hydroxypropyl cellulose
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24
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benzyl alcohol
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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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25
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malva sylvestris extract
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26
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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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27
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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28
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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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29
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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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30
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achillea millefolium extract
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Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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31
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alchemilla vulgaris extract
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32
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ascorbyl palmitate
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Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
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33
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asparagopsis armata extract
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Red seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
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34
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bisabolol
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An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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35
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melissa officinalis leaf extract
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A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
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36
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mentha piperita leaf extract
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Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
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37
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phospholipids
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Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
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38
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primula veris extract
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39
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retinyl palmitate
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Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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40
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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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41
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veronica officinalis extract
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42
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, ci77891,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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43
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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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44
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iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
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A preservative. Can be irritating
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45
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sodium gluconate
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Helps stabilize product formulations
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46
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sodium hydroxymethyl glycinate
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A preservative. Can be irritating
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47
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chlorophenesin
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A preservative
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