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1AquaWater | solventmoreWater (Aqua) is the solvent base of most skincare and haircare products and usually the first, largest ingredient on the label. Full ingredient page → | — | |
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Temporarily de-puffs and brightens the look of tired skin and under-eyes.moreCaffeine is a biologically active antioxidant that constricts small blood vessels, so applied around the eyes it can temporarily reduce the look of puffiness and help tired, dull skin appear more awake. Full ingredient page → | — | limited | |
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One of the most reliable moisture-binding ingredients in skincare.moreThe gold-standard humectant in skincare: a small, water-loving (hygroscopic) molecule that is also part of skin's own natural moisturizing factor. Full ingredient page → | 0 | strong | |
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