PRODUCT REVIEW
CosMedix Skin Rescue
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Crystal Cleanse is an all-star, deeply Hydrating Liquid Crystal Cleansing Cream Cleanser infused with fan-favorite Liquid Crystal Technology to help soften the look of skin as it washes away daily impurities.
cetearyl olivate
0.65% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
coco-glucoside
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
glycol distearate
1.4% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
coco-glucoside
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
4.1% -
5.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
myristic acid
2.9% -
3.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
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
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
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
coco-glucoside
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
4.1% -
5.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
myristic acid
2.9% -
3.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
glycerin
4.8% -
5.9%
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
cocos nucifera oil
4.1% -
5.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera oil, Myristic acid, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Stearic acid, Coco-glucoside, Glycol distearate, Hydroxypropyl guar, Sodium levulinate, Cetearyl olivate, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Sorbitan olivate, Citric acid, Sodium anisate, Pentylene glycol, Mentha piperita extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Phytic acid, Lauric acid, Sodium citrate, Palmitic acid, Disodium phosphate, Water, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Actinidia chinensis fruit water, Chondrus crispus extract, Glycerin, Calcium gluconate, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triethyl citrate, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Alcohol
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- Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in Melasma
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- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
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- 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
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- Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts and Alkyl Citrate Esters As Used in Cosmetics
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