CS12

CS12 Ultmate Serum Concentrate

Name: CS12 - Ultmate Serum Concentrate
Brand: CS12

Efficacy41/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate + 6 more

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What the product description says

“Get your skin brighter, more hydrated and pores minimised in one bottle.”

Source: Yesstyle

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).

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~3.6–5.4%

Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrateKey activeEffect: HighA plant cell extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~2.7–4.1%

Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~1.5–2.2%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.35–0.8%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~4.4–6.5%

Glyceryl polymethacrylate· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture~3.6–5.4%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.15–0.6%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.1–0.4%

Anti-aging

Hyaluronic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 more

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What the product description says

“CS12™ Ultimate Serum Concentrate contains high quality of Hyaluronic Acid which helps to hydrate skin texture, reduce pores and fine lines, to brighten up skin tone, set to keep young skin an even healthier look and texture.”

Source: Yesstyle

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Hyaluronic acidEffect: LowOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~1.5–2.2%

Evens skin tone

Camellia sinensis leaf extract

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What the product description says

“CS12™ Ultimate Serum Concentrate contains high quality of Hyaluronic Acid which helps to hydrate skin texture, reduce pores and fine lines, to brighten up skin tone, set to keep young skin an even healthier look and texture.”

Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 flagged ingredients

Medium risk

We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPlant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smellHigh~1.3–2%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.95–1.45%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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~0.15–0.6%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

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Dipropylene glycol~23–35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Glycerin~3.6–5.4%

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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Butylene glycol~4.4–6.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl polymethacrylate~3.6–5.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate~2.7–4.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant cell extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Styrene/acrylates copolymer~2.1–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

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Hyaluronic acid~1.5–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

More about Hyaluronic acid

Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~1.3–2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell

More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract

Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.95–1.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Pulsatilla koreana extract~0.6–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Usnea barbata extract~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Betaine~0.35–0.8%

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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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 juice

Parfum~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Citric acid~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Crithmum maritimum callus culture filtrate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Hyaluronic acid, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Usnea barbata extract, Betaine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Parfum, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citric acid

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Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
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Product summary

"CS12 - Ultmate Serum Concentrate" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (betaine 0.35% - 0.80%, hyaluronic acid 1.50% - 2.20% and glycerin 3.60% - 5.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.