Kosas Glow I.V. Vitamin-Infused Skin Illuminating Enhancer
Works for
Anti-agingTocopherolMay help
“, Glutathione Wellness nutrient and antioxidant that defends against visible signs of aging.”
This product contains glutathione. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingUndecane, Glycerin + 16 moreWorks
“Coverage Light Finish Radiant Formulation Liquid Highlighted Ingredients , Vitaglow-D Botanical complex that visibly enhances luminosity and hydration.”
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:
fructooligosaccharides, 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: chondrus crispus extract, squalane.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Glutathione, Rosa canina fruit oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · GlutathioneWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Undecane~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneOctyldodecanol~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolC13-15 alkane~3.1–3.8%
Calcium aluminum borosilicate~2.3–2.9%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearatePolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateTridecane~1.1–1.3%
Mica~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaGalactoarabinan~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateDisteardimonium hectorite~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteOryza sativa bran extract~0.55–0.8%
Jojoba esters~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersTocopherol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPersea gratissima oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilSqualane~0.5–0.75%
- 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 SqualanePropanediol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBioflavonoids~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fructooligosaccharides~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesGlycoproteins~0.3–0.6%
Helianthus annuus extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractChondrus crispus extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractGigartina stellata extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glutathione~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneMagnolol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honokiol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 laurateHydrogenated lecithin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPolyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateSorbitan palmitate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateZea mays oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilPhytonadione~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cholecalciferol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhytic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidSodium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium gluconate~0.3–0.5%
Pentylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenethyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
Ci 77163~0.3–0.5%
Tin oxide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideTitanium dioxide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium oxide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77492~0.2–0.35%
Potassium oxide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Potassium oxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77499~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Undecane, Octyldodecanol, C13-15 alkane, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Tridecane, Mica, Galactoarabinan, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Oryza sativa bran extract, Jojoba esters, Tocopherol, Persea gratissima oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Squalane, Propanediol, Bioflavonoids, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycoproteins, Helianthus annuus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Gigartina stellata extract, Glutathione, Magnolol, Honokiol, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Sorbitan palmitate, Zea mays oil, Phytonadione, Cholecalciferol, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Xanthan gum, Phytic acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium gluconate, Pentylene glycol, Phenethyl alcohol, Ci 77163, Tin oxide, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77492, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77491, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Ci 77499
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| Match | — | 29% | 28% | 28% |
| Price | $51.50 | $24.30−$27.20 | $65.00+$13.50 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 16 | 4 of 16 | 4 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Kosas - Glow I. V. Vitamin-Infused Skin Illuminating Enhancer" is effective for: Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (fructooligosaccharides 0.30% - 0.60%, galactoarabinan 0.70% - 1.05% and glycerin 1.70% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Kosas" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 89.46A$ in Australia and from 29.58$ up to 51.50$ in the United States.
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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.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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