DermaQuestDermaClear SerumIngredients

DermaQuest DermaClear Serum is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 73 ingredients. Notable: Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Malva Sylvestris (Common Mallow) Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Glycine. The product is made by DermaQuest.

DermaClear Serum provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking and 22 more.

Organic score: 47% natural vs 42% chemical.

INCI

Water

Solvent

SD Alcohol 40-B

Glycolic Acid

Buffering agent, Exfoliant

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

Azelaic Acid

Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Glycerin

Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Hexyl Laurate

Emollient, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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AHA [2]: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid

Vitamins [2]: Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidants [7]: Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Malva Sylvestris (Common Mallow) Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Glycine

Moisturizing 19: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Propylene Glycol, Serine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Carbomer, Malva Sylvestris (Common Mallow) Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Glycosaminoglycans, Glycine, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Softening 17: Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Malva Sylvestris (Common Mallow) Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Soothing 11: Sorbitol, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Proline, Sambucus Nigra (Elder) Flower Extract, Arnica Montana, Malva Sylvestris (Common Mallow) Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Veronica Officinalis (Speedwell) Extract, Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract, Oleanolic Acid

Antiseptic 8: Hexylresorcinol, Sambucus Nigra (Elder) Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Veronica Officinalis (Speedwell) Extract, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Hexylene Glycol

Can support fungal acne

Hexyl Laurate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ethyl Linoleate

Silicones

1 component

Dimethicone^#26

PEG

2 components

PEG-100 Stearate^#22

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides^#62

Gluten

2 components

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein^#66

Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch^#67

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 6Negative: 0

Glycerin^#6Butylene Glycol^#10Sodium Hyaluronate^#17Propylene Glycol^#30Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract^#38Glycine^#65

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Glycolic Acid^#3Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#46Stearic Acid^#20Glyceryl Stearate SE^#21

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Glycolic Acid^#3Lactic Acid^#12Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#46Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract^#51

Detailed view

DermaQuest DermaClear Serum

#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.

#2SD Alcohol 40-B

Origin: No information

Role: No information

#3Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural

Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant

Cleansing

Exfoliating

Anti-aging

Lightening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.

#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.