PRODUCT REVIEW
CosMedix Emulsion
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
By binding moisture to the skin, this beautiful hydrator helps to diminish the appearance of fine lines while leaving the skin feeling cool and comfortable.
butyrospermum parkii butter
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
deeply replenishes moisture and restores balance to dry skinSpin Trap.
oryza sativa bran oil
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
fructooligosaccharides
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
aloe barbadensis flower extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
butyrospermum parkii butter
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
eclipta prostrata extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
copper gluconate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Potential irritants
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
eclipta prostrata extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
glycerin
4.7% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cholesteryl oleyl carbonate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cholesteryl nonanoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Cholesteryl stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Dicaprylyl ether, Phenyl t-butylnitrone, Zea mays silk extract, Oryza sativa bran oil, Diaminopropionoyl tripeptide-33, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, Lawsonia inermis extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Unknown, Corallina officinalis extract, Thioctic acid, Copper gluconate, Amino esters-1, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Pearl powder, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Value
- Melia azedarach
- Preliminary and Pharmacological Profile of Melia azedarach L.: An Overview
- Potent Antioxidative and UVB Protective Effect of Water Extract of Eclipta prostrata L.
- In Vitro antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of the ethanol extract of eggplant (Solanum melongena) stalks in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells
- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
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- Mother of pearl: The power of pearl powder
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- Chemical composition of the essential oils from the flower, leaf and stem of Lonicera japonica
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
- Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
- Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids