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Polyglycerin-3

Polyglycerin-3Hydrator

Three glycerin units joined — draws water to the skin like glycerin but with a lighter, less tacky feel.

What it does

Three glycerin units joined together. It pulls water into the skin’s surface, often with a lighter, less sticky feel than glycerin alone, and helps dissolve other water-based ingredients.

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