COSMEDIX Defy is a product from Exfoliants, Peels and Scrubs category with 22 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin , Malic Acid , Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract , Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil , Tocopherol , Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract , Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil , Allantoin , Lecithin . The product is made by CosMedix
Defy provides following positive effects: UV Protection , Moisturizing , Cleansing , Pore Shrinking , Softening and 12 more.
Organic score: 59% natural vs 18% chemical .
INCI Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Albumin
Skin conditioning agent, Film former, Hair conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Stearic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Malic Acid
Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient
... and 14 more (Show all)All the Positive Find out what good effects the product has
AHA [2] : Malic Acid Tartaric Acid
Antioxidants [6] : Malic Acid Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Tocopherol Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract Lecithin
Softening 8 : Glyceryl Stearate SE Glycerin Cetyl Alcohol Stearic Acid Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil Allantoin Lecithin
Moisturizing 7 : Glyceryl Stearate SE Glycerin Stearic Acid Tartaric Acid Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil Allantoin
Soothing 4 : Malic Acid Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil Allantoin
UV Protection 2 : Tocopherol Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Concerns Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Glyceryl Stearate SE , Cetyl Alcohol , Stearic Acid , Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil , Tocopherol Risk of allergy
Benzyl Alcohol Can support fungal acne
Stearic Acid , Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil , Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
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Dry skin
Positive: 4 Negative: 0
Glycerin #4 Tocopherol #12 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil #14 Allantoin #15
Oily skin
Positive: 2 Negative: 3
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract #10 Allantoin #15 Glyceryl Stearate SE #3 Stearic Acid #7 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil #14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 3 Negative: 1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract #13 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil #14 Allantoin #15 Tartaric Acid #9
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Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components .
#2 L-Lactic Acid Origin: No information
Role: No information
Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.
Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers . Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.
The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.
Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Film former, Hair conditioning
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