Cos De BAHA

Cos De BAHA Snail Mucin HA Serum

Name: Cos De BAHA - Snail Mucin HA Serum
Brand: Cos De BAHA

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh·

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Moisturizing

Niacinamide, Panthenol + 9 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Snail Secretion Filtrate 83%Hyaluronic Acid (4,000 ppm)Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) 2%Vitamin B5 (D-Panthenol) 1%Skin Moisturizing and HealthyNot Tested on AnimalsCos De BAHA SH (Snail+HA) Serum contains Snail Secretion Filtrate 83%, Hyaluronic Acid (4,000 PPM), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), D-Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Natural Herb Extracts as active ingredients.”

Source: Iherb Australia

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~4.2–6.3%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~2.2–3.2%

Snail secretion filtrateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighTypically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products83%

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~3.7–5.6%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.8–2.6%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.3–2%

Beta-glucanKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~1.1–1.7%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.35–0.8%

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract· Humectant, EmollientEffect: 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~1.1–1.6%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.5–1.2%

AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.35–0.85%

Evens skin tone

Niacinamide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate

Works well

What the product description says

“Snail Secretion Filtrate 83%Hyaluronic Acid (4,000 ppm)Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) 2%Vitamin B5 (D-Panthenol) 1%Skin Moisturizing and HealthyNot Tested on AnimalsCos De BAHA SH (Snail+HA) Serum contains Snail Secretion Filtrate 83%, Hyaluronic Acid (4,000 PPM), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), D-Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Natural Herb Extracts as active ingredients.”

Source: Iherb Australia

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

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.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~4.2–6.3%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: Low, below effective doseA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.5–1.2%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Adenosine + 1 more

Works well

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.35–0.8%

Beta-glucanEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~1.1–1.7%

Anti-blemish

Not advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Beta-glucan + 1 more

May help

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.1–0.5%est.

Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Thymus vulgaris extract—High~0.05–0.2%est.

Snail secretion filtrateTypically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare productsMedium83%

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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~1.1–1.6%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

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Snail secretion filtrate83%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products

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Propanediol~23–34%

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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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%

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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Niacinamide~4.2–6.3%

Hero · Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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1,2-hexanediol~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Panthenol~2.2–3.2%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Betaine~1.8–2.6%

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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Sodium hyaluronate~1.3–2%

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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Beta-glucan~1.1–1.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extract

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.5–1.2%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizate

Allantoin~0.35–0.85%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Adenosine~0.35–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

More about Adenosine

Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract

Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Thymus vulgaris extract~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Aspalathus linearis extract~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Ingredient list view

Snail secretion filtrate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Panthenol, Betaine, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, Sodium polyacrylate

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