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1. ↑ solvents ( Aqua ) solvent

2. ↑ 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

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

4. ↑ thickener ( Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer ) 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.

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

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

7. ↑ Dimethiconol. Dimethiconol is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an anti-foaming, emollient moisturizing, MOISTURISING ingredient.

8. ↑ Laureth-. surfactant: the higher the number, the more viscosity of the ingredient increases until it becomes a white waxy solid. Some research shows that the lower the value, the higher the risk of irritation.

9. ↑ C12-14 Pareth-12. C12-14 Pareth-12 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

10. ↑ Polyacrylamide. Polyacrylamide is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an antistatic, formula binding, film forming ingredient.

11. ↑ Dimethicone Crosspolymer. Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsion stabilizing, hair fixing, viscosity controlling ingredient.

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

13. ↑ C13-14 Isoparaffin. emollient; solvent

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

15. ↑ Benzoic Acid. anti-fungal preservative; a mild irritant to the skin, it can cause allergic reactions.

16. ↑ fragrance ( Parfum ) 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.