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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

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

3. ↑ Bifida Ferment Lysate. probiotic; has no effect on the skin when applied topically; some sources claim it’s a skin conditioner.

4. ↑ alcohols ( Alcohol Denat ) antiseptic solvent; dissolves oil; can be irritating & drying; sometimes used as a preservative

5. ↑ Propylene Glycol. solvent; humectant; gives a product “slip”; helps “carry” other ingredients into the skin; also enhances the efficacy of preservatives; controls viscosity

6. ↑ 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

7. ↑ Ci 19140. Ci 19140 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an cosmetic color ingredient.

8. ↑ Coming soon! ( Yellow 5 ) Coming soon!

9. ↑ T-Butyl Alcohol. Used as a solvent and denaturant.

10. ↑ Lactic Acid. the most moisturizing of AHAs; whitening astringent; exfoliant

11. ↑ 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.

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

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

14. ↑ Caffeine. constricts the skin; may be anti-inflammatory but also irritating; a potential antioxidant (there is no independent research that caffeine helps cellulite); aids ingredients to penetrate the skin

15. ↑ Ppg-6-Decyltetradeceth-30. Ppg-6-Decyltetradeceth-30 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

16. ↑ Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil. Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, fragrance, toner ingredient.

17. ↑ Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling ingredient.

18. ↑ tamarind seed ( Tamarindus Indica ) a cell-communicating ingredient & offers some protection against UV damage

19. ↑ fragrance ( Limonene ) 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.

20. ↑ 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.

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

22. ↑ gentian root ( Gentiana Lutea Root Extract ) anti-inflammatory and antibacterial

23. ↑ wild yam extract ( Dioscorea Villosa ) MAY inhibit hyperpigmentation, used in creams & applied to reduce menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes. Not many studies support all the things this extract is claimed to do for skin, click to read more

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

25. ↑ Disodium Edta. preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent

26. ↑ Butylene Glycol. solvent; penetration enhancer; humectant moisturizer; in cleansing creams it dissolves dirt, avoids the product from drying too quickly during the removal stage & helps formulas spread better

27. ↑ Citric Acid. mainly used as a cleaning agent & preservative; pH adjuster; in higher concentration it’s an AHA (in peels & antiaging products)

28. ↑ Hexyldecanol. humectant moisturizer & solvent

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