Raydiate Vitamin C Elixir

6.9

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy3.8Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. Fourth Ray Beauty Raydiate Vitamin C Elixir has a moisturizing rating of 6.9 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 moderate Occlusivity of 3.8 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Fourth Ray Beauty Raydiate Vitamin C Elixir 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	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
6	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Propanediol	Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
2	Pentylene Glycol	Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper
1.5	Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation
1.3	3-O-Cetyl Ascorbic Acid	Synthetic
1	Sodium Hyaluronate	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
0.3	Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil	Botanical	Fragrance
0.3	Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant
0.3	Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant
0.3	Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract	Botanical	Fragrance,Formula Helper

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.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.

Glycerin

Score

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.

Propanediol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic

An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.

Pentylene Glycol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Preservative, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.