The Retinol 0.3 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

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

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

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

RegenerationHealingLiftingMoisturizingAcne fightingAntioxidant Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 3/5

6

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

7

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

8

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

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

Comedogenic 2/5

9

Trehalose EWG 1

Flavoring agent Moisturising Humectant

MoisturizingSoftening

10

Panthenol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening

11

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Anti AgingMoisturizingUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

12

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

13

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Film former

RejuvenationAnti AgingElasticity Improvement

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

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

17

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer EWG 1

Suspending agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

18

Carbomer EWG 1

Gel forming Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

19

Retinol (Vitamin A) EWG 9 0.3%

Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementAntioxidantNutrifying

20

Tromethamine EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent PH adjuster

21

Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

22

Polysilicone-11 EWG 1

Film former

23

Sodium Sulfite EWG 1-2

Hair waving or straightening Reducing agent Antioxidant Preservative

Hair VolumizingAntioxidant

24

Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingTones Up SkinAntisepticElasticity ImprovementHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingAntioxidant

25

Allantoin EWG 1

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationSoothingPore ShrinkingMoisturizingSoftening

26

Glyceryl Caprylate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

27

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

28

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax EWG 1-2

Smoothing Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

29

Tocotrienols EWG 1

Oral care agent Skin conditioning agent Sunscreen agent

30

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

31

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

32

Palmitic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

33

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

34

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

35

Adenosine EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

36

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

37

Sorbitan Isostearate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

38

1,2-Hexanediol EWG 1

Solvent

Moisturizing

39

Elaeis Guineensis (African Oil Palm) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

40

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid EWG 1

Anti AgingElasticity ImprovementMoisturizing

41

Beta Carotene EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Colorant

42

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Exfoliating

43

Myristic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 3/5

44

Hyaluronic Acid EWG 1

Antistatic agent Moisturising Humectant Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

45

Lauric Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

Antiseptic Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 4/5

46

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant

47

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Skin conditioning agent PH adjuster

RegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

48

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil EWG 1

Deodorant Emollient Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingMoisturizingSofteningNutrifying

49

Glutathione EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Reducing agent

HealingProtectionSoothingLighteningAntioxidant

The Retinol 0.3 Cream

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