Clarify Blemish Retinal Serum

4.8

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

9.6Humectancy0.1Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Osmosis Beauty Clarify Blemish Retinal Serum has a moisturizing rating of 4.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 9.6 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.1 out of 10.

What else is good about it? Osmosis Beauty Clarify Blemish Retinal Serum 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

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
75	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
5	Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic
4	Phosphatidylcholine	Synthetic, Animal	Formula Helper
3	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2	Mandelic Acid	Synthetic	Exfoliant,Anti-pigmentation,Antimicrobial
1.5	Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Astringent
1.3	Chlorella Vulgaris Extract	Algae	Antioxidant,Soothing
1	Lactic Acid	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Exfoliant,Anti-pigmentation,Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Soothing,Anti-pigmentation,Fragrance
0.3	Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract	Botanical	Soothing,Emollient
0.3	Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation,Fragrance
0.3	Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract	Botanical	Fragrance

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.

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.

Phosphatidylcholine

Score

Function

Emulsifying

Origin

Synthetic, Animal

A special emulsifying lipid used to create delivery spheres called liposomes.

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.

Mandelic Acid

Score

Function

Exfoliant, Anti-pigmentation, Antimicrobial

Origin

Synthetic

Derived from almonds, this ingredient is one of the gentlest AHAs and is used for its exfoliating and antimicrobial properties. It is particularly beneficial for acne but also helps to treat post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.