Blemish + Age Defense
The SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 15 ingredients (9 low-risk) rates it Excellent (91/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
4
|
B
|
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
Dierucic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Methylpropanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Diisopropyl Adipate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Octadecenedioic Acid
(Emulsifying) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
(Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyquaternium-10
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
