COSMEDIX Refine Plus

COSMEDIXRefine PlusIngredients

COSMEDIX Refine Plus is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 25 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Retinol (Vitamin A), Citric Acid. The product is made by CosMedix.

Refine Plus provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 16 more.

Organic score: 40% natural vs 32% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Skin conditioning agent
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Alcohol Denatured
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Sodium Lactate
Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic
6
Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A Acetate)
Skin conditioning agent
7
Sodium PCA
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant
8
Retinol (Vitamin A)
Skin conditioning agent

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Vitamins [1]: Retinol (Vitamin A)
Retinoids [1]: Retinol (Vitamin A)
Antioxidants [2]: Retinol (Vitamin A), Citric Acid
Moisturizing 6: Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Cassia Angustifolia (Alexandrian Senna) Seed Polysaccharide, Sorbitol, Carbomer
Softening 6: Glycerin, Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A Acetate), Sodium PCA, Galactoarabinan, Squalane, Sorbitol
Soothing 4: Sodium Lactate, Galactoarabinan, Sorbitol, Citric Acid
Antiseptic 3: Alcohol Denatured, Potassium Sorbate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Squalane
Risk of dryness
Risk of dryness
Alcohol Denatured
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Polysorbate-20
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#19

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#3Sodium Lactate#5Sodium PCA#7Alcohol Denatured#4
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#2Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#21
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Retinol (Vitamin A)#8Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#21Citric Acid#25

Detailed view

COSMEDIX Refine Plus

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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.

#2Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

#3Glycerin

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
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.

#4Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

#5Sodium Lactate

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic
Moisturizing
Soothing
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Sodium Lactate is very effective for recovering the natural lipid layer of the skin. It’s safe and doesn’t provoke negative reactions. It provides a strong moisturizing effect. It’s a nice soothing ingredient.

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