2.7/ 10
2.7
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. COSMEDIX Affirm has a moisturizing rating of 2.7 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a moderate Humectancy of 4.3 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.1 out of 10.
What else is good about it? COSMEDIX Affirm is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water | Botanical | Soothing,Astringent |
6 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
4 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein | Botanical | Soothing,Formula Helper |
2 | Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Tocopherol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract | Botanical | Fragrance |
1 | Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide | Botanical | Emollient |
0.3 | Epigallocatechin Gallate | Synthetic | Antioxidant,Anti-acne,Soothing,Astringent |
0.3 | Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Emollient,Antimicrobial,Antifungal,Anti-seborrheic,Astringent,Flavor,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract | Botanical | Astringent |
0.3 | Whey Protein | Animal | Emollient |
Ingredients explained
A fragrant, astringent essential water obtained by steeping and distilling the twigs and leaves of the witch hazel plant. It leaves the skin feeling tight and refreshed after application and helps with the healing of small cuts on the skin.
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.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
An emulsifying mixture of proteins extracted from soybeans. It has some soothing properties (e.g., it can help with the healing of sunburned skin) and contains various proteins, enzymes, and amino acids.
Score
2
Function
Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
An effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.