Oscience CXos Skin Smoothing Serum High Concentration
Works for
Anti-agingFolic acid, Sodium ascorbate + 1 moreMay help
“Oscience CXos Skin Smoothing Serum High Concentration 30ml is a serum that smoothes and improves skin relief while increasing its elasticity and reducing the depth of wrinkles.Its clinical formula is based on CXos , an innovative active ingredient composed of 5 essential ions present in the form of electrolytes and 13 mainly organic molecules, which act synergistically Restructure The 5 electrolytes maintain cell volume by acting on extracellular osmolarity and stabilizing the microenvironment.Protect and revive Sodium ascorbate, a powerful antioxidant, fights free radical aggression, protects the cell membrane and stimulates collagen synthesis.”
This product contains folic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Peg-12 dimethicone + 6 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, inositol.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Pentylene glycol~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-12 dimethicone~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconeCetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan gum~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPpg-26-buteth-26~1.6–2%
Sodium chloride~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilParfum~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDeceth-7~0.6–0.9%
Mica~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTetrasodium edta~0.5–0.75%
Ci 77891~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.55–0.85%
- 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 dioxidePotassium chloride~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.4–0.65%
Sodium ascorbate~0.35–0.65%
Magnesium sulfate~0.35–0.6%
Calcium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideSodium phosphate~0.3–0.55%
Inositol~0.25–0.5%
Thiamine hcl~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is studied as a mosquito repellent
More about Thiamine hclFolic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
More about Folic acidCalcium pantothenate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateNiacinamide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideFerric chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Riboflavin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCyanocobalamin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminBiotin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-12 dimethicone, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Sodium chloride, Chlorphenesin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum, Deceth-7, Mica, Tetrasodium edta, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Potassium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium ascorbate, Magnesium sulfate, Calcium chloride, Sodium phosphate, Inositol, Thiamine hcl, Folic acid, Calcium pantothenate, Niacinamide, Ferric chloride, Riboflavin, Tocopheryl acetate, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| OscienceCXos Skin Smoothing Serum High ConcentrationYOUR PRODUCT | The Purest SolutionsVitamin B Complex Serum | WelldermaPDRN Exosome Hydro Ampoule | TONYMOLYVital Vita 12 Moisture Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 91% | 90% |
| Price | — | — | $21.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Hexapeptide-9 | Oligopeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Oscience - CXos Skin Smoothing Serum High Concentration" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (inositol 0.25% - 0.50% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 75.38£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Folic acid and creatine improve the firmness of human skin in vivopubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblastsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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