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water
| Plain old water |
2 |
butylene glycol
| 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 |
3 |
glycerin
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
4 |
heptyl undecylenate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish |
5 |
squalane
| 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. |
6 |
caprylyl methicone
| A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin |
7 |
diethylhexyl carbonate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
8 |
dimethicone
| 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 |
9 |
ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
| Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions |
10 |
retinyl retinoate
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11 |
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
| An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). Is a part of the tetrahydrocurcuminoids complex (THC). The complex might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating |
12 |
tocopheryl acetate
| 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. |
13 |
hesperidin methyl chalcone
| 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 |
14 |
glycine soja oil
| A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function |
15 |
curcuma longa root extract
| A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant |
16 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
17 |
tetrahydropiperine
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18 |
steareth-20
| Helps oil and water mix together |
19 |
dipeptide-2
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
20 |
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
21 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
22 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
23 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
24 |
bht
| A preservative |
25 |
fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |