Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum
The SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 23 ingredients (18 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
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
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
2
|
|
Polyacrylate-13
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
Tranexamic Acid
(Cosmetic Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Plankton Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Tetrapeptide-30
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate
(Abrasive, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyisobutene
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytic Acid
(Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
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