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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate. skin-conditioning emollient

3. ↑ Dicaprylyl Carbonate. Dicaprylyl carbonate is fast-spreading, plant or animal derived emollient that significantly improves the sensory performance of the cosmetic formulation, therefore often used as a silicone oil alternative. It smooths the skin, leaving a velvety sensation without feeling slick or greasy. It also helps other ingredients penetrate skin better.

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

5. ↑ soy protein ( Soybean Seed Extract ) proven skin benefits: depigmentation, anti-aging & increases collagen production; also used as an emulsifier & emollient. Soy has also been found to have anti-androgenic effects.

6. ↑ Mango. an occlusive, skin-conditioning butter/oil; rich in fatty acids with anti-inflammatory properties. The extract is an antioxidant.

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

8. ↑ jojoba oil ( Jojoba ) moisturizing skin-friendly oil (actually a wax) that limits oil production in skin; stimulates collagen; enhances skin’s barrier repair properties & ability to heal from damage

9. ↑ Rice Bran. A non-greasy oil rich in fatty acids & phytic/ferulic acids; contains oryzanol, a potent antioxidant & said to be soothing to irritated skin

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

11. ↑ Niacinamide. Proven healing antioxidant; stimulates collagen; some UV protection; reduces hyperpigmentation; anti-inflammatory; anti-acne; anti-rosacea

12. ↑ Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer. Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an viscosity controlling ingredient.

13. ↑ Potassium Cetyl Phosphate. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

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

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

16. ↑ Microcrystalline Cellulose. Microcrystalline Cellulose is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an absorbing, anti-caking, bulking aka makes a product bulkier, emulsion stabilizing, opacifying aka makes the formula less clear, solution stabilising, viscosity controlling ingredient.

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

18. ↑ 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.

19. ↑ Silica. Absorbent powder & thickening agent; gives products that “dry-touch” feel; silica is a main component of collagen

20. ↑ Chlorphenesin. Chlorphenesin is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an antimicrobial, preservative ingredient.

21. ↑ Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer. humectant moisturizer; controls viscosity in a product

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

23. ↑ Hydroxyethylcellulose. gelling & thickening agent

24. ↑ Sodium PCA. Humectant moisturizer

25. ↑ Urea. Humectant moisturizer; improves penetration of other ingredients; minimizes water loss; speeds up skin renewal; adjusts pH of a product. If you’re in the UK and looking for urea products, check the ingredient list for “carbamide” instead. It’s the same thing.

26. ↑ Vitamin E ( Tocopheryl ) 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)

27. ↑ Trehalose. humectant moisturizer; skin-repairing ingredient

28. ↑ Ceramide Eop ( 1 ) Ceramides can help restore the skin’s barrier system; improves texture, reduces topical irritation, restores moisture

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