COSMEDIX Serum 16

COSMEDIXSerum 16Ingredients

COSMEDIX Serum 16 is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 27 ingredients. Notable: Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Retinol (Vitamin A), Sodium Hyaluronate. The product is made by CosMedix.

Serum 16 provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 15 more.

Organic score: 37% natural vs 37% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Skin conditioning agent
3
Tocopheryl Acetate
Skin conditioning agent
4
Sodium Lactate
Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic
5
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Galactoarabinan
Film former, Fragrance ingredient
7
Sodium PCA
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant
8
Phospholipids
Skin conditioning agent

All the Positive

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Vitamins [2]: Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol (Vitamin A)
Retinoids [1]: Retinol (Vitamin A)
Antioxidants [2]: Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol (Vitamin A)
Moisturizing 8: Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cassia Angustifolia (Alexandrian Senna) Seed Polysaccharide, Sorbitol
Softening 8: Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Galactoarabinan, Sodium PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Sorbitol
Soothing 3: Sodium Lactate, Galactoarabinan, Sorbitol
Anti-aging 3: Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cassia Angustifolia (Alexandrian Senna) Seed Polysaccharide

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Squalane
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Polysorbate-20
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#24

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: 5Negative: 0
Sodium Lactate#4Glycerin#5Sodium PCA#7Phospholipids#8Sodium Hyaluronate#17
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#2Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#21
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#13Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#21

Detailed view

COSMEDIX Serum 16

#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

#3Tocopheryl Acetate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Softening
Nutrifying
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamine E. It’s used as an alternative to Tocopherol because it is more stable in the formulation. It has all the positive effects of Tocopherol plus better stability. It’s a brilliant component. It conditions and nourishes the skin helping it to resist aging. It also helps to protect the skin from the sun. High concentrations of Tocopheryl Acetate can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.

#4Sodium 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.

#5Glycerin

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.

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