Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream
The QMS Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 50 ingredients (31 low-risk) rates it Excellent (87/100). 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
|
B
|
Decyl Oleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
Oryza sativa bran oil
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-8 Distearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Steareth-2
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-30 Stearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methyl Gluceth-20
(Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Nylon-12
(Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sericin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Retinyl Palmitate
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Algin
(Hair Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
Maris aqua
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Oryzanol
(Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
|
|
3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbyl Palmitate
(Antioxidant, Masking) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Phytate
(Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Oleate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
3
|
A
|
Benzoic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Preservative, Bulking Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative) |
|
|
2
|
|
Piroctone Olamine
(Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Eugenol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Coumarin
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
