Dupes for Dr. Lin Skincare Daily Hydrating Gel

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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ Aloe. emollient moisturizer with anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, & antibacterial qualities

3. ↑ arbutin ( Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi ) lightened skin in in vitro studies, from hydroquinone; it’s unclear how much is needed to show whitening effects. Low concentrations have no effect, while high concentrations of about 5% or more can be as irritating as hydroquinone & may potentially result in unexpected hyperpigmentation

4. ↑ Cucumber. moisturizing & anti-inflammatory (contains 95% water)

5. ↑ Chamomile. anti-inflammatory,calming,soothing

6. ↑ mandarin ( Citrus Aurantium Dulcis ) fragrant skin irritant; no topical benefits

7. ↑ hyaluronic acid ( Sodium Hyaluronate ) A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin’s moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss

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

9. ↑ Pentylene Glycol. synthetic humectant moisturizer; also a solvent & anti-microbial preservative

10. ↑ Allantoin. considered an effective anti-irritant; an occlusive that temporarily helps protect from chapped skin or windburn damage; softens skin & exfoliates; also a preservative

11. ↑ Panthenol. humectant emollient moisturizer; anti-inflammatory

12. ↑ Caprylyl Glycol. An alcohol, derived from a plant which is used as an emollient and coconut derived preservative.

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

14. ↑ cleansing/lathering OR emulsifying agents ( Hexylene Glycol ) depending on the product, this ingredient cleanses; emulsifies; lathers; makes products foamy/creamy & spread better

15. ↑ buffering agent ( Sodium Hydroxide ) a buffering agent (stabilizes pH)

16. ↑ Carbomer. Carbomer is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsion stabilizing, gelling, viscosity controlling ingredient.

17. ↑ Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an viscosity controlling ingredient.