Dupes for Human + Kind Day + Night Cream

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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. Coconut derived emollient moisturizer, sometimes used as a thickener. Rich in fatty acids that replenish skin; has a silky, dry oil feel. Liquid oil at room temperature.

3. ↑ Centella Asiatica. antibacterial, anti-psoriatic, and wound-healing properties

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

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

6. ↑ avocado oil ( Persea Gratissima ) stabilizes emulsions; emollient bactericidal carrier oil helps transport active substances into the skin; 2/5 on comedogenic scale

7. ↑ Sucrose Stearate. surfactant; emollient; skin conditioner; emulsifier

8. ↑ chickweed extract ( Stellaria Media ) contains saponins which exert an inflammatory action, like cortisone, but way milder & without side effects. However, saponins are also known to be irritating to mucous membranes.

9. ↑ marshmallow ( Althaea Officinalis ) thickening agent & anti-inflammatory

10. ↑ Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

11. ↑ Vitamin E ( Tocopherol ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier function; protects the skin barrier’s oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

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. ↑ Benzyl Alcohol. preservative; solvent; fragrance; may cause irritation

14. ↑ preservatives ( Dehydroacetic Acid ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

15. ↑ Sodium Benzoate. Sodium Benzoate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an anti-corrosive, that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, preservative ingredient.

16. ↑ Fragrance. Fragrance in skin care is like spraying perfume on your face. Smells nice, but potentially irritating and damaging to your skin’s acid mantle. Especially if these ingredients are high up on the ingredient list.