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Squalene Shark-liver oil.
Stearic Acid and Stearyl Alcohol Used for its emollient properties and as a moisturizing ingredient.
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Squalene a rich emollient that penetrates extremely well into the skin. It is derived from shark liver oil and is also found in olive oil and wheat germ oil.
Stearic acid - a fatty acid used as a cosmetic base and emollient.

Squalene: A topical emollient that is spreadable and soothing to the skin and is used in skincare products. Made from shark-liver oil but also found in small quantities in human sebum.

Squalane (or Squalene)
First discovered in Japan. A highly effective moisturizer that is extremely compatible with human skin (due to the fact that human sebum is composed of 25% squalane, allowing it to be easily absorbed).

(INCI): Aqueous Infusion of Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Squalene, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-5, ...

Vegetable squalane
Perhydrosqualene
Derived from olives; emollient and soothing properties.
Vitamin A
Retinyl palmitate
Derived from retinol; antioxidant, stimulates skin rejuvenation.

This ultra-shiny plumping gloss contains caring olive-based perhydrosqualene and is flavoured with delicious almond aniseed. It's light, discreet and just brings out enough light, colour and shine.

Persea gratissima (Avocado Oil) Rich oil derived from the avocado fruit, consisting of about 85% unsaturated fatty acid glycerides. Also contains vitamins A and E, squalene and lecithin.

Squalane - is an extract from Spanish olive pits. Skin conditioning agent and emollient. Vegetable equivalent of squalene derived from shark livers.

Squalene/squalane (B): found in the liver of the shark (and rats)
Starch (V): a complex carbohydrate found in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants such as corn, potatoes, wheat, beans and rice.
Stearate (B): salt of stearic acid ...

See also: Acid, Extract, Natural, Humectant, Alcohol