Dupes for Dr. Michelle Copeland Skin Care Body Moisturizing Lotion

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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ Glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers

3. ↑ Ethylhexyl Palmitate ( Octyl Palmitate ) emollient; solvent; fragrance

4. ↑ glyceryl stearate SE ( Glyceryl Stearate ) self-emulsifying emollient & thickening agent, the higher up an ingredient list it is, the thicker the formula

5. ↑ PEG-100 Stearate. a moisturizing emollient & emulsifier

6. ↑ retinol ( Retinyl Palmitate ) Proven antioxidant anti-wrinkle treatment; induces collagen synthesis, increases skin elasticity, smoother skin & skin lightening effects; treats hyperpigmentation

7. ↑ Lanolin. emollient with occlusive properties, not vegan-friendly

8. ↑ fatty alcohols ( Cetearyl Alcohol ) coconut-derived emollient moisturizer, emulsifies & stabilizes emulsions; thickeners; carrying agents; slightly waxy texture

9. ↑ Cetearyl Glucoside. a blend of cetearyl alcohol and glucose that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant

10. ↑ silicone ( Dimethicone ) gives skin a nice “slip”, film-formers; can “carry” other active ingredients; may clog pores for some (depending on the silicones properties); some are water-soluble, some not; anti-foaming; skin protectant

11. ↑ Polysorbate 60. thickening agent, emulsifier, mild surfactant; used to form emulsions

12. ↑ thickener ( Xanthan Gum ) thickens/stabilizes the product; generally, the more thickening agents used in formulating a cream, for example, may enhance its stability, but can also cause difficulty in spreading.

13. ↑ preservatives ( Methylparabe ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives