COSRX Real Fit Retinol Serum

COSRXReal Fit Retinol SerumIngredients

COSRX Real Fit Retinol Serum is a product from Uncategorized category with 23 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Panthenol, Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol. The product is made by CosRX.

Real Fit Retinol Serum provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Pore Shrinking, Softening, Soothing and 11 more.

Organic score: 35% natural vs 65% chemical.

INCI

1
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
2
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
5
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent
6
Polysorbate-60
Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
7
Betaine
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

All the Positive

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Vitamins [3]: Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidants [3]: Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol
Moisturizing 9: Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Softening 9: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Soothing 3: Polysorbate-60, Panthenol, Allantoin
Anti-aging 3: Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil, Tocopherol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil, Tocopherol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Polysorbate-60, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Sorbitan Olivate
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#8

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: 8Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#31,2-Hexanediol#5Betaine#7Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#10Panthenol#12Allantoin#15Tocopherol#23
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract#1Allantoin#15
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#15

Detailed view

COSRX Real Fit Retinol Serum

#1Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Moisturizing
Healing
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is used in medicine for hundreds of years. A small study shows that it can make skin firmer and more hydrated. There was also a slight improvement in elasticity of the skin. The component also heals wounds.

#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.

#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.

#4Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil is an ingredient known from ancient times. It’s the oil people receive from Sunflower Seeds and use for different purposes, including cooking. It contains a lot of Lenoic acid which moisturizes the skin, makes it softer, and reduces inflammation. The oil also works as an occlusive agent that forms a protective film and helps to keep skin hydrated.

As for haircare, it’s the second most popular basic oil used in haircare products. It helps to lower hair fragility and make hair softer.

#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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