Mega-C Dual Radiance Serum by Kate Somerville: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

3

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

4

Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent

Softening Malassezia Feeding

5

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

6

Cetyl Alcohol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Foam booster Masking Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

7

Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningSoftening

8

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate EWG 3

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening

9

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

10

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer EWG 1

Anticaking agent

11

Polymethylsilsesquioxane EWG 1

Opacifying agent

12

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

13

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate EWG 1

Absorbent Anticaking agent Slip modifier Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

ProtectionSoftening

14

Borago Officinalis (Borage) EWG 1

15

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

16

Elaeis Guineensis (African Oil Palm) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

17

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

18

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

19

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

20

Linoleic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Emollient Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

ProtectionMoisturizing Malassezia Feeding

21

Linolenic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Emollient Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

RejuvenationProtectionMoisturizing Malassezia Feeding

22

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract EWG 1-2

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

23

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent Antimicrobial agent

Hair GrowthLiftingAntifungalHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinAntisepticSoothingAntioxidant

24

Calcium Pantothenate EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning

25

Niacinamide EWG 1-3

Antiacne agent Smoothing Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningPore ShrinkingAcne fightingAntioxidant

26

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

27

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

28

Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

29

Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

30

Maltodextrin EWG 1

Binder Absorbent Anticaking agent Suspending agent Hair conditioning Bulking agent Binding Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Film former

Barrier supportSmoothing

31

Pyridoxine Hcl EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

Hair Follicle NutritionSoothingSofteningAcne fightingNutrifying

32

Silica EWG 1-3

Bulking agent Skin protecting Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothing Comedogenic 1/5

33

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate EWG 1-2

Antioxidant

34

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

35

Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate EWG 1

Absorbent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

36

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

37

Tocotrienols EWG 1

Oral care agent Skin conditioning agent Sunscreen agent

38

Adenosine EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

39

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

40

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

41

Cyclopentasiloxane EWG 3

Emollient Hair conditioning Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Protection

42

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Skin conditioning agent PH adjuster

RegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

43

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate EWG 1

Emollient

Softening

44

Polysilicone-11 EWG 1

Film former

Mega-C Dual Radiance Serum

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