cocokind vitamin c glow serum

cocokind vitamin c glow serum

Efficacy83/100IrritancyLow·0% recommend (1 review)

Works for

Evens skin tone
Ascorbyl glucoside, Azelaic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“Our sensitive skin-friendly brightening serum uses a stable form of vitamin C and azelaic acid to improve uneven skin tone, firm, and visibly boost skin’s glow.”
Source: Cocokind

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic acid

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: ascorbyl glucoside.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ascorbyl glucosideKey activeEffect: MediumA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products~1.6–2.4%
Azelaic acidKey activeEffect: HighIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals~1.2–1.8%
Anti-aging
Ascorbyl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
May help
What the product description says
“A potent dose of antioxidants help keep skin looking youthful and bright.”
Source: Cocokind

This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Ascorbyl glucosideKey activeEffect: MediumA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products~1.6–2.4%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–34%
Moisturizing
Glycerin, Polyglycerin-6 + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“hyaluronic acid and sea grape caviar help plump skin’s surface with hydration and reinforce skin’s moisture barrier.”
Source: Cocokind

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–6.3%
Polyglycerin-6Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~3–4.5%
BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.4–0.95%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–34%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~2.4–3.7%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Azelaic acid
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - ascorbyl glucoside also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ascorbyl glucosideKey activeEffect: MediumA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products~1.6–2.4%
Azelaic acidKey activeEffect: HighIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals~1.2–1.8%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit · Azelaic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Works well

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Azelaic acidHeroEffect: HighIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals~1.2–1.8%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–34%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–34%est.
Polyglycerin-6Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~3–4.5%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.4–3.7%est.
Ascorbyl glucosideA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in productsMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

User reviews

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  • CASintheUV· May 2023Doesn't recommend

    This would be good for those just starting their vitamin c journey, wonderfully gentle for sensitive skin. A bit tacky after application (and doesn't really dry down very well) and results are slow given the percentages of actives.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Polyglycerin-6~3–4.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Pentylene glycol~2.4–3.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Ascorbyl glucoside~1.6–2.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

More about Ascorbyl glucoside
Azelaic acid~1.2–1.8%
Hero · Anti-blemish
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliation

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

More about Azelaic acid
Propanediol~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylyl glyceryl ether~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium hydroxide~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium citrate~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

More about Sodium citrate
Betaine~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Caulerpa lentillifera extract~0.4–1%
Formula
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

More about Citric acid
Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-6, Pentylene glycol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Azelaic acid, Propanediol, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glyceryl ether, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Betaine, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 53 of 53 of 5
Key difference—Alpha-ArbutinPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate—
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Product summary

"cocokind - vitamin c glow serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish

This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.40%, betaine 0.40% - 0.90% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 0% recommend this product
  • When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
They find the product's texture to be heavy - light and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "cocokind" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

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Sources cited in this review

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