The Retinol 0.1 Cream by CosRX: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

3

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

4

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

5

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

6

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

Emollient Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Comedogenic 2/5

7

Trehalose EWG 1

Flavoring agent Moisturising Humectant

MoisturizingSoftening

8

Panthenol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening

9

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Anti AgingMoisturizingUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

10

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

RegenerationHealingLiftingMoisturizingAcne fightingAntioxidant Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 3/5

11

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

12

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Film former

RejuvenationAnti AgingElasticity Improvement

13

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

14

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

15

Hydrogenated Lecithin EWG 1-2

Suspending agent Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

16

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer EWG 1

Suspending agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

17

Carbomer EWG 1

Gel forming Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

18

Tromethamine EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent PH adjuster

19

Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

20

Polysilicone-11 EWG 1

Film former

21

Sodium Sulfite EWG 1-2

Hair waving or straightening Reducing agent Antioxidant Preservative

Hair VolumizingAntioxidant

22

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

23

Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingTones Up SkinAntisepticElasticity ImprovementHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingAntioxidant

24

Retinol (Vitamin A) EWG 9

Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementAntioxidantNutrifying

25

Allantoin EWG 1

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationSoothingPore ShrinkingMoisturizingSoftening

26

Glyceryl Caprylate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

27

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax EWG 1-2

Smoothing Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

28

Tocotrienols EWG 1

Oral care agent Skin conditioning agent Sunscreen agent

29

Stearic Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Masking Refatting Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Barrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

30

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

31

Palmitic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

32

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

33

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

34

Adenosine EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

35

Sorbitan Stearate EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Malassezia Feeding

36

Elaeis Guineensis (African Oil Palm) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

37

BHT EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Antioxidant

38

Beta Carotene EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Colorant

39

Myristic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 3/5

40

Lauric Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

Antiseptic Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 4/5

41

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Skin conditioning agent PH adjuster

RegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

42

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil EWG 1

Deodorant Emollient Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingMoisturizingSofteningNutrifying

43

Glutathione EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Reducing agent

HealingProtectionSoothingLighteningAntioxidant

44

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

45

1,2-Hexanediol EWG 1

Solvent

Moisturizing

46

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid EWG 1

Anti AgingElasticity ImprovementMoisturizing

47

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Exfoliating

48

Hyaluronic Acid EWG 1

Antistatic agent Moisturising Humectant Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

49

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant

The Retinol 0.1 Cream

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