Name: CosMedix - Eye Doctor
Brand: CosMedix

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Exfoliation
Anti-oxidation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

BenefitsA combination of science and botanical ingredients help firm skin and smooth lines and wrinkles.

Source: Cosmedix

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: retinyl acetate.

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.

retinol 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

retinyl acetate 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

thioctic acid 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Helps to even skin tone by reducing the look of acne scars, dark spots and hyper-pigmentation.

Source: Cosmedix

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

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.

retinol 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

copper gluconate 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

BenefitsA combination of science and botanical ingredients help firm skin and smooth lines and wrinkles.

Source: Cosmedix

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: galactoarabinan.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, oryza sativa bran oil.

galactoarabinan 0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

guaiazulene 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A blue-colored ingredient that is traditionally used as a colorant. It has anti-inflammatory properties. For example, it is successfully used to treat diaper rash for new borns. It can help support the skin barrier by reducing inflammation

oryza sativa bran oil 2.9% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.

retinol 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

copper gluconate 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (retinol, thioctic 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).

retinol 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

thioctic acid 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

copper gluconate 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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retinol 1.4% - 2.1%

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Works for: Mattifying, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

hydroxyproline 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking

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retinol 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Mattifying, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

retinyl acetate 1.1% - 1.6%

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Works for: Anti-aging

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cholesteryl oleyl carbonate 22% - 33%

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cholesteryl nonanoate 5.1% - 7.7%

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cholesteryl stearate 3.3% - 4.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Ingredient list view

Cholesteryl oleyl carbonate, Cholesteryl nonanoate, Cholesteryl stearate, Phenyl t-butylnitrone, Oryza sativa bran oil, Zea mays silk extract, Retinol, Retinyl acetate, Galactoarabinan, Hydroxyproline, Thioctic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Guaiazulene, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Copper gluconate

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WIMJ similarity score		69%	62%	61%	52%	20%	17%	17%	17%	17%	15%
Key ingredients	retinol guaiazulene +6 more	Common: retinol oryza sativa bran oil Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ceramide ng +1 more	Common: retinol oryza sativa bran oil Other: bakuchiol dimethiconol +5 more	Common: oryza sativa bran oil Other: hydroxypinacolone retinoate hyaluronic acid	Common: retinol Other: niacinamide dimethicone +9 more	Common: thioctic acid Other: niacinamide caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 +5 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil oryza sativa bran oil Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil persea gratissima oil +3 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil oryza sativa bran oil Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil persea gratissima oil +4 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil oryza sativa bran oil Other: lanolin cera alba +5 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil oryza sativa bran oil Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride vitis vinifera seed oil	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil hydroxyproline +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +23 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	retinyl acetate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +2 more	cinnamomum camphora bark oil Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	retinol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit?	citronellol Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +19 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? +1 more	prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? +1 more	rubus idaeus seed oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	glyoxal Has skin benefit? amyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +34 more
All ingredients	cholesteryl oleyl carbonate Has skin benefit? cholesteryl nonanoate Has skin benefit? +13 more	cholesteryl oleyl carbonate Has skin benefit? cholesteryl nonanoate Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? oryza sativa bran oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +49 more	cholesteryl oleyl carbonate Has skin benefit? cholesteryl chloride Has skin benefit? +21 more	helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	oryza sativa bran oil Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? oryza sativa bran oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +76 more

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Exfoliation

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