Green Tea Retinol Serum
The Glowsophy Green Tea Retinol Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 53 ingredients (35 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). 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
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
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
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-20 Stearate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
5
|
B
|
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Cyclohexasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
9
|
A
|
Retinol
(Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lactobacillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Olivate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetearyl Olivate
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
(Humectant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Dendrobium Nobile Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
(Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
(Astringent, Humectant, Soothing) |
|
|
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ophiopogon Japonicus Seed Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
PVM/MA Copolymer
(Antistatic Agent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf/Stem Extract
(Anti Seborrheic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Camellia Sinensis Extract
(Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
