Superserum 6 Acid Refining Treatment Serum
The GlamGlow Superserum 6 Acid Refining Treatment Serum is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 46 ingredients (38 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Algae Extract
(Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Abrasive) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
B
|
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Mandelic Acid
(Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
|
Charcoal Powder
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Colorant, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Glucosamine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Alum
(Cosmetic Astringent, Drug Astringent Oral Health Care Drugs, Oral Health Care Drug, Antiperspirant Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
(Anticaking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
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
|
|
Tartaric Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trehalose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
|
Trimethylolpropane
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polymethyl Methacrylate
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pyruvic Acid
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
|
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
(Humectant, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sorbic Acid
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Urea
(Buffering Agent, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 14700
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-8
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Powder
(Abrasive) |
