AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

5.2

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.3Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 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 0.3 out of 10.

What else is good about it? COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
75	Propolis Extract	Animal	Antioxidant,Soothing,Antimicrobial
6	Butylene Glycol	Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic
3	Panthenol	Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,Formula Helper
2	1,2-Hexanediol	Botanical, Synthetic	Preservative,Formula Helper
1.5	Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer	Synthetic	Formula Helper
1.3	Ethylhexylglycerin	Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative
1	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate	Botanical, Synthetic	Formula Helper
0.3	Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate	Botanical, Synthetic	Formula Helper
0.3	Allantoin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Soothing
0.3	Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil	Botanical	Antioxidant,Anti-acne,Soothing,Antimicrobial,Fragrance

Ingredients explained

Propolis Extract

Score

Function

Antioxidant, Soothing, Antimicrobial

Origin

Animal

A famous bee product that has traditionally been used to treat inflammation and wounds. The extract is soothing and promotes skin healing.

Butylene Glycol

Score

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.

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.

Panthenol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Barrier repair, Antistatic, Solvent

Origin

Synthetic

A popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.

1,2-Hexanediol

Score

Function

Preservative, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.