COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

COSRXAC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing SerumIngredients

COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 24 ingredients. Notable: Propolis Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Glycerin, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil. The product is made by CosRX.

AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing and 17 more.

Organic score: 25% natural vs 54% chemical.

INCI

1
Propolis Extract
Skin conditioning agent
2
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
4
Panthenol
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
5
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent
6
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
7
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin conditioning agent, Deodorant
8
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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Vitamins [2]: Niacinamide, Panthenol
Antioxidants [3]: Propolis Extract, Niacinamide, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil
Moisturizing 9: Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Dipropylene Glycol
Softening 9: Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Soothing 4: Propolis Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Allantoin
Acne fighting 2: Propolis Extract, Niacinamide

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE

ECO Metrics

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

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Panthenol#41,2-Hexanediol#5Glycerin#8Allantoin#11Sodium Hyaluronate#13
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#11Glyceryl Stearate SE#20
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#11Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil#12

Detailed view

COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

#1Propolis Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Soothing
Healing
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Antiviral
Anti dandruff
Hair gloss
Hair growth stimulating
Hair follicle nutrition
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#3Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

#4Panthenol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.

In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.

#51,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

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