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Cos-IQ Vitamin A-1% Granactive Retinoid Emulsion Anti Ageing & Anti Acne Face Serum
Cos-IQ Vitamin A-1% Granactive Retinoid Emulsion Anti Ageing & Anti Acne Face Serum
Nykaa E retail limited
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WHAT IS IT?
Face Serum with 12 ingredients
FEATURES
Anti-aging support, Anti-acne support, 2% Hyaluronic Acid, Non irritating formula, Suitable for oily dry combination normal and acne-prone skin, Pale lemon yellow, unscented, Lightweight runny emulsion, Refreshed hydrated re-energized skin, Absorbs quickly and gives a hydrated finish
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Fragrance-free
Who Is It For?
All Genders No Specific Age Range MentionedWhat Does It Help With?
Reduces Acne And Acne Precursors Fades Post Acne Marks Scars Pigmentation Anti-aging Photo-aging Protection Restores Skin Thickness Erases Fine Lines And WrinklesBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
CosIQ brings to you the most bio-available form of retinol in the industry - the Cos-IQ Vitamin A - 1% Granactive Retinoid Emulsion Face Serum that is non-irritating and extremely effective which works to give you clear and youthful skin. Features: Anti-aging support: A brighter, refined complexion with cellular level exfoliation and regeneration, photo-aging protection, restores skin thickness and erases fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful, firm outlook. Anti-acne support: Retinols and its derivatives have a twin fold effect of reducing acne and acne precursors while actively working on post acne marks, scars, pigmentation and other skin modulations. 2% Hyaluronic Acid: Stimulates generation of collagen and elastin fibroblasts while supporting granactive retinoid as a booster for faster, visible results within 4 weeks of usage. Non irritating formula: Stored in an airless bottle, it protects ingredients efficacy throughout the shelf life. 100% ethical products and cutting edge formulations. Suitable for: Oily, dry, combination, normal and acne-prone skin. Additional details: Scent and colour: Pale lemon yellow, unscented. Texture: Lightweight runny emulsion. Makes skin feel: Refreshed, hydrated, re-energized. Makes skin look: Absorbs quickly and gives a hydrated finish. About the Brand: Cos-IQ is a professional grade skin and hair care solutions for everyday use at home. Clean formulas with best-in-class ingredients, backed by research and formulated for effectiveness.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua,Cetearyl-Olivate (and) Sorbitan-Olivate,Coco-Caprylate/ Caprate,Dimethyl-Isosorbide,Hydroxypinacolone-Retinoate,Sodium-Hyaluronate,Benzyl-Alcohol,Ethylhexylglycerin,Tocopherol,Saccharide-Isomerate,Sodium-Gluconate,Xanthan-Gum
Key Ingredients
1% Granactive Retinoid,2% Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients Details
Ethylhexylglycerin
Common Name(s): Octylglycerin,2-ethylhexyl glycerol ether,sensiva sc 10
CAS Number: 70445-33-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antimicrobial skin conditioning with deodorant activity and preservation system enhancement.
Why It's Used: Multifunctional clean beauty preservation active โ ethylhexylglycerin provides antimicrobial, deodorant, and skin conditioning in a single ingredient accepted in most natural cosmetic certification schemes.
How It Works: Glycerol ether provides antimicrobial via bacterial membrane phospholipid disruption. deodorant activity via reduction of underarm lipase enzyme activity (similar mechanism to triethyl citrate). skin conditioning from glycerol humectant component. synergistic with phenoxyethanol and diols.
Typically Found In: Natural preservation systems,deodorants,skin conditioning products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ antimicrobial glycerol ether
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ0.5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ethylhexylglycerin's deodorant mechanism is pharmacologically identical to triethyl citrate: both inhibit skin surface microbial lipase enzymes that convert odourless triglycerides to odorous free fatty acids. the glycerol ether structure of ethylhexylglycerin, combined with the 2-ethylhexyl chain, provides lipase inhibition similar to ester-based lipase inhibitors from a different chemical class.
Last Verified: Cosing database,schรผlke sensiva sc 10 technical data,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Tocopherol
Common Name(s): Vitamin e,alpha-tocopherol,d-alpha-tocopherol,(+)-alpha-tocopherol
CAS Number: 59-02-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Tocopherol neutralizes free radicals that damage skin cells, protects cell membranes from lipid peroxidation, moisturizes, and helps maintain a healthy skin barrier.
Why It's Used: It is used as both a skin-active antioxidant and a formulation stabilizer (preventing oxidation of other ingredients). it has decades of safety and efficacy evidence and works synergistically with vitamin c.
How It Works: As a chain-breaking antioxidant, tocopherol donates hydrogen atoms to interrupt lipid peroxidation chain reactions. it is regenerated by vitamin c (ascorbic acid) in the vitamins c+e antioxidant cycle, creating a more durable antioxidant defense.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,oils,sunscreens,eye creams,lip balms,antioxidant formulations,haircare products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant/vitamin e
Secondary Functions: Emollient,formulation stabilizer,barrier support
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1% (typical: 0.1โ0.5% as active; higher as formulation antioxidant)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (soybean, sunflower, wheat germ oil) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ plant-derived or synthetic
Source Notes: Natural d-alpha-tocopherol is derived from plant oils and is more bioactive. synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol is less expensive. tocopherol acetate (tocopheryl acetate) is the more stable ester form.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; rare contact sensitivity reported
Comedogenicity Rating: 2/5 โ mildly comedogenic at higher concentrations; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: A small percentage of people report contact sensitization to tocopherol, particularly with leave-on products. comedogenicity risk is higher in oil-heavy formulations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Generally yes; perform patch test if history of vitamin e sensitivity
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Very safe; widely used. ewg hazard score: 2โ3 (depending on concentration). no significant systemic concerns from topical use.
Works Well With: Ascorbic acid (vitamin c) โ synergistic antioxidant pair,ferulic acid โ stabilizes and boosts both c and e,ceramides,spf,retinol
Avoid Combining With: Very high concentrations of benzoyl peroxide may oxidize tocopherol; potential comedogenicity concerns in acne-prone skin when in heavy oil bases
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The combination of vitamin c, vitamin e, and ferulic acid (the 'ce ferulic' formulation) provides fourfold photoprotection against uv-induced free radical damage โ a synergy documented in landmark research by pinnell et al.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,pinnell et al. (2005) journal of investigative dermatology,efsa panel on food additives
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12