Surge Hyaluronic Acid Booster - Clear

5.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.1Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. COSMEDIX Surge Hyaluronic Acid Booster - Clear has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.1 out of 10.

What else is good about it? COSMEDIX Surge Hyaluronic Acid Booster - Clear 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
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
80	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
6	Polysorbate 20	Botanical, Synthetic	Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic
1.5	Sodium Hyaluronate	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
1.4	Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
1.3	Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Water	Botanical	Fragrance
1.2	Chondrus Crispus Extract	Algae	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
1	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Calcium Gluconate	Naturally occurring, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
0.3	Gluconolactone	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Formula Helper
0.3	Sodium Benzoate	Synthetic	Fragrance,Preservative,Formula Helper
0.3	Dehydroacetic Acid	Synthetic	Preservative

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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.

Polysorbate 20

Score

Function

Fragrance, Emulsifying, Solubilizing

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.

Niacinamide

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Soothing, Barrier repair, Anti-pigmentation, Anti-seborrheic

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, and antioxidant benefits. Several studies have testified to the anti-wrinkle benefits of niacinamide and its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Score

1.5

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing

Origin

Biotech, Animal

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Score

1.4

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing

Origin

Biotech, Animal

A smaller-molecule version of the regular hyaluronic acid. It is a powerful humectant that absorbs into the skin and offers moisturizing, smoothing, and anti-wrinkle effects. It is also slightly anti-inflammatory and displays subtle antioxidant properties.