First C Serum by Liz K: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

3

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Skin conditioning agent PH adjuster

RegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

4

Alcohol Denatured EWG 1

Antifoaming agent Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Astringent Antimicrobial agent

Antiseptic

5

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

6

Propylene Carbonate EWG 1

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

7

Diethoxyethyl Succinate EWG 1

Solvent

8

Arbutin EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

LighteningAntioxidant

9

Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

10

Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Nail conditioning agent Soothing

Hair Structure ImprovementHair Follicle NutritionRejuvenationHealingProtectionAntisepticElasticity ImprovementMoisturizingAcne fightingHair Gloss

11

Ferulic Acid EWG 1-2

Antioxidant Antimicrobial agent Sunscreen agent Preservative

Anti AgingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAntioxidant

12

Pinus Pinaster (Maritime Pine) Bark Extract EWG 1

Antidandruff agent Oral care agent Antifungal agent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Anticaries agent Antioxidant Antimicrobial agent Sunscreen agent

RegenerationRejuvenationLiftingTones Up SkinAntisepticElasticity ImprovementSoothingTanningAnti DandruffMoisturizingAntioxidant

13

Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) Fruit Extract EWG 3

Skin conditioning agent

14

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Masking Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic Antioxidant Antimicrobial agent Sunscreen agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingAntifungalAnticelluliteHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinAntiviralAntisepticUV ProtectionAntioxidant

15

Cinnamonum Cassia (Cinnamon) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient

RegenerationHair Follicle NutritionRejuvenationHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinElasticity ImprovementSoothingSofteningHair Gloss

16

Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning

17

Sparassis Crispa Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning Emulsion stabilizer Humectant Skin conditioning agent

18

Phellinus Linteus Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

19

Lentinus Edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

Antioxidant

20

Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi) Stem Extract EWG 1

Skin protecting

ProtectionAntiviralAntisepticSoothingLighteningAntioxidant

21

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract EWG 1

Emollient Skin protecting Humectant Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

22

Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

23

Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationCleansingSoothingAntioxidant

24

Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Masking Skin conditioning agent

25

Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

26

Superoxide Dismutase EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Reducing agent Antioxidant

ProtectionUV ProtectionAntioxidant

27

Thioctic Acid EWG 1-2

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

RejuvenationHealingAnti AgingSmoothingBarrier RepairAntioxidant

28

Melatonin EWG 1

Antioxidant

29

Caffeic Acid EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Antioxidant

30

Glutathione EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Reducing agent

HealingProtectionSoothingLighteningAntioxidant

31

Caffeine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent

Hair GrowthAnticelluliteTones Up SkinUV ProtectionAntioxidant

32

Ubiquinone EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingLighteningAntioxidant

33

Hydroxycinnamic Acid EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent

34

Dipropylene Glycol EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

35

Levan EWG 1

Skin protecting Film former

36

Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Anti AgingProtectionMoisturizingAntioxidant

37

Acetyl-Cysteine EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Softening

38

Polysorbate-60 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

AntisepticSoothing Malassezia Feeding

39

Allantoin EWG 1

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationSoothingPore ShrinkingMoisturizingSoftening

40

Panthenol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening

41

Octyldodeceth-25 EWG 1

Solubilizing agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

42

Octyldodeceth-16 EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

43

Propyl Gallate EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Antioxidant

Antioxidant

44

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

45

Pentylene Glycol EWG 1

Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

46

Adenosine EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

47

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 EWG 1

48

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane EWG 3

Emollient Foam booster Hydrotrope Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Hair ConditioningSoftening

49

Tromethamine EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent PH adjuster

50

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene EWG 1

51

1,2-Hexanediol EWG 1

Solvent

Moisturizing

52

Carnitine EWG 1

Antistatic agent Foam booster Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

53

Arginine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Masking Hair conditioning Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent PH adjuster

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingAntioxidant

54

Glycine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

HealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingMoisturizingAntioxidant

55

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

56

Tetrasodium EDTA EWG 2

Chelating agent

57

Sodium Carbonate EWG 1

Bulking agent Buffering agent PH adjuster

58

Pvp EWG 1

Binder Antistatic agent Hair fixative Suspending agent Binding Emulsion stabilizer Hair fixing Viscosity controlling agent Film former

Hair Gloss

59

Sh-Oligopeptide-1 EWG 1

60

PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether EWG 3

Stabilising Viscosity controlling agent

61

Sodium Metabisulfite EWG 2-4

Reducing agent Antioxidant Preservative

62

Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

63

Sodium Phosphate EWG 1-2

Buffering agent

64

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

First C Serum

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