Dupes for Aubrey Organics Revitalizing Therapy Night Cream Dry Skin

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1. ↑ solvents ( Aqua ) solvent

2. ↑ shea butter ( butyrospermum parkii ) emollient & occlusive anti-inflammatory moisturizer; contains allantoin, phytosterols, fatty acids & vitamins A,D&E BUT may break out some people due to its richness

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

4. ↑ evening primrose ( oenothera biennis ) very rich & delicate skin-friendly moisturizing oil; anti-inflammatory & great for eczema & psoriasis

5. ↑ lecithin. moisturizing phospholipid; emulsifies & thickens a product; water-binder; mild preservative; penetrates skin well so is a great ingredient others can “piggyback on” into your skin

6. ↑ aloe. emollient moisturizer with anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, & antibacterial qualities

7. ↑ alcohols ( alcohol denat ) antiseptic solvent; dissolves oil; can be irritating & drying; sometimes used as a preservative

8. ↑ lavender. Mainly used for aromatherapy than skincare; mild antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory effects make it useful as part of a preservative system in a product; fragrance components oxidize on skin & can cause irritation

9. ↑ sorbitan stearate. Sorbitan Stearate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying ingredient.

10. ↑ 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.

11. ↑ hydrogenated lecithin. Hydrogenated Lecithin is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying, moisturizing ingredient.

12. ↑ sodium PCA. Humectant moisturizer

13. ↑ carrageenan. Carrageenan is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an ingredient.

14. ↑ thioctic acid. antioxidant with possible anti-inflammatory effects; only test tube studies found to prove this, however; vulnerable to degrading in sunlight so beware clear packaging!

15. ↑ citrus grandis (grapefruit). Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an unknown ingredient.

16. ↑ preservatives ( potassium sorbate ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

17. ↑ 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.

18. ↑ Vitamin C ( ascorbic acid ) an antioxidant proven to give you photoprotection by preventing oxidation & inflammation; boosts collagen production; can lighten hyperpigmentation if the concentration is high enough; also used as pH adjuster/buffering agent; fragrance ingredient

19. ↑ carnosine. anti-inflammatory antioxidant

20. ↑ algae ( alaria esculenta ) marine compounds are emollient antioxidants; some claim to brighten skin; some are simply skin conditioners, known to be highly comedogenic, thickeners/emulsifiers in a product

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

22. ↑ proline. Proline is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an hair moisturizing, moisturizing ingredient.

23. ↑ 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)

24. ↑ glycine. buffering agent; keeps skin moist; said to relieve itching

25. ↑ lysine. Lysine is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an antistatic, hair moisturizing, moisturizing ingredient.

26. ↑ 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.

27. ↑ jasmine extract ( jasminum officinale (jasmine) flower extract ) said to be anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, but this has not been found in independent sources. Usually used for its fragrance.

28. ↑ rosa damascena flower. Rosa Damascena Flower is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

29. ↑ milk thistle ( silybum marianum ) can be an antioxidant & anti-inflammatory, can boost sunscreen actives, but may cause allergic reactions in those with hay fever