CosMedix Cell ID Intensive Defense Serum

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Aqua, Glycerin¹⁸, Sorbitol⁵, Phenyl t-Butylnitrone⁹ (Spin Trap)²⁴, rh-Oligopeptide-1¹³ (EGF), Copper Tripeptide²⁵-1, Sodium Hyaluronate¹ (L), Niacinamide¹⁴, Thiamine HCI, Pyridoxine HCl⁸, Ceramide² 3, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice, Phospholipids¹⁰, Carnitine (L), Squalane⁶, Yeast³ Extract (B Complex), Algae²² Extract, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Lavender¹⁶ Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Shea Butter⁷, Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate¹⁷, Polysorbate 80²⁷, Acetyl Carnitine²³ HCl (L), Thioctic (R-lipoic) Acid, Ubiquinone⁴ (CoQ10), Adenine, Gluconolactone¹⁹, Phytic Acid¹¹, Manganese Chloride¹⁵, Alcohol,Tocotrienols, Tocopherol (D-alpha), Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil²⁶, Glutathione (L), Selenium, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin²⁰, Xanthan Gum, Phenethyl Alcohol¹², Caprylyl Glycol²¹, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

Ingredient	What it does
¹sodium hyaluronate	A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin's moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss
²ceramide	can help restore the skin's barrier system; improves texture, reduces topical irritation, restores moisture
³Yeast	moisturizing
⁴ubiquinone	may have potential depigmentation effects; proven moisturizing antioxidant; reduces UV damage; stimulates collagen; anti-inflammatory
⁵sorbitol	a humectant moisturizer; product thickener; similar to glycerin with a gel-like consistency; creates a slippery feel
⁶squalane	light emollient veg oil, can be antibacterial & moisturizing; might break out some people
⁷shea butter	emollient & occlusive anti-inflammatory moisturizer; contains allantoin, phytosterols, fatty acids & vitamins A,D&E BUT may break out some people due to its richness
⁸Pyridoxine Hcl	antistatic moisturizer
⁹Phenyl T-Butylnitrone	antioxidant
¹⁰phospholipids	emollient moisturizers
¹¹phytic acid	antioxidant with moisturizing, deodorizing & chelating properties
¹²Phenethyl Alcohol	fragrant ingredient with antimicrobial properties; preservative
¹³Oligopeptide-1	moisturizing
¹⁴niacinamide	Proven healing antioxidant; stimulates collagen; some UV protection; reduces hyperpigmentation; anti-inflammatory; anti-acne; anti-rosacea
¹⁵Manganese Chloride	moisturizing
¹⁶lavender	Mainly used for aromatherapy than skincare; mild antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory effects make it useful as part of a preservative system in a product; fragrance components oxidize on skin & can cause irritation
¹⁷Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate	absorbing, formula binding, film forming
¹⁸Glycerin	A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers
¹⁹gluconolactone	serves as a skin conditioner/exfoliant (hydrolyses to Gluconic Acid) & chelator; also used as part of a preservative system
²⁰cyclodextrin	absorbent & chelating agent; also used as a carrier vehicle for essential oils and other actives.
²¹caprylyl glycol	An alcohol, derived from a plant which is used as an emollient and coconut derived preservative.
²²algae	marine compounds are emollient antioxidants; some claim to brighten skin; some are simply skin conditioners, known to be highly comedogenic, thickeners/emulsifiers in a product
²³Acetyl Carnitine	moisturizer
²⁴(spin trap)	antioxidant which remains stable after reacting with a free radical; no human studies on this ingredient yet so its effects are all speculation
²⁵copper tripeptide	anti-inflammatory, antioxidant with regenerative properties. Effective in treating and repairing scars, aging skin and other skin and complexion issues. However, it must be formulated properly.
²⁶(palm) Oil	emollient skin-conditioner; antioxidant
²⁷polysorbate 80	depending on the product, this ingredient cleanses; emulsifies; lathers; makes products foamy/creamy & spread better