CosMedix Harmonize Microbiome Boosting Moisturizer
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MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 14 moreWorks well
“Harmonize Microbiome Boosting Moisturizer”
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:
glycerin, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Withania somnifera root extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePentylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlyceryl stearate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivateLactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMangifera indica seed butter~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractBoswellia serrata extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractRhodiola rosea root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inonotus obliquus extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ganoderma lucidum extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractWithania somnifera root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePopulus tremuloides bark extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractPanthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBisabolol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.45%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylate1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesPropanediol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractSodium phytate~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLactic acid~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Coumarin~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Lactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate, Squalane, Cetearyl alcohol, Mangifera indica seed butter, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Inonotus obliquus extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Withania somnifera root extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Propanediol, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Sodium benzoate, Coumarin, Linalool
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| Price | $71.00 | $37.53−$33.47 | $43.20−$27.80 | $18.24−$52.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Bakuchiol | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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