5.5/ 10
5.5
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. COSMEDIX Defy has a moisturizing rating of 5.5 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 9.9 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 1.2 out of 10.
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Lactic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Anti-pigmentation,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Albumen | Formula Helper | |
1.5 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Stearic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Malic Acid | Synthetic | Exfoliant,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Tartaric Acid | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract | Botanical | Antioxidant,Anti-acne,Sebum regulating,Soothing,Astringent |
0.3 | Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Tocopherol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
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.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Exfoliant, Anti-pigmentation, Fragrance, Ph adjuster
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
An emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Score
3
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.