Advanced 2.5% Retinol Serum
The Cosmedica Skincare Advanced 2.5% Retinol Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 20 ingredients (14 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
3
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
(Emollient, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
9
|
A
|
Retinol
(Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Propolis Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Equisetum Arvense Extract
(Astringent, Emollient, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Taraxacum Officinale Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Geranium Maculatum Extract
(Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose
(Adhesive, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Carrageenan | |
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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