4.3/ 10
4.3
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Colbert MD Stimulate The Serum has a moisturizing rating of 4.3 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a moderate Humectancy of 5.5 out of 10 and a moderate Occlusivity of 3.1 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
70 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Dimethicone | Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
4 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Glycolic Acid | Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Formula Helper |
2 | PEG-23 Glyceryl Distearate | Synthetic | Emollient |
1.5 | PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate | Synthetic | |
1.3 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Steareth-21 | Synthetic, Animal | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Acetyl Glucosamine | Botanical, Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle,Exfoliant,Anti-pigmentation |
0.3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Carnitine HCl | Moisturizing (humectant) | |
0.3 | Creatine | Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant) |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
The most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) with potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for acne and rosacea and decreases inflammation. When used in peels, GA may have an anti-wrinkle activity.