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Cos-IQ Vitamin C-23 Only 2 Ingredients Face Serum

Nykaa E retail limited

Cos-IQ Vitamin C-23 Only 2 Ingredients Face Serum

Cos-IQ Vitamin C-23 Only 2 Ingredients Face Serum

Nykaa E retail limited

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Serum

10085511856421

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Highlights

WHAT IS IT?

Face Serum with 2 ingredients

FEATURES

Brightening, reduces dark spots & hyperpigmentation, slight tingling sensation is normal, use SPF30+ after application

BEST FOR

sensitive

CHECKS

no artificial fragrance noted

Who Is It For?

Gender-neutral All Ages Not Explicitly Specified

What Does It Help With?

Brightening Skin Reducing Dark Spots Hyperpigmentation

Budget

Mid-range ($30-$75)

How To Use

Which routine should it be used in?

Morning
Evening
 
Cleanse
Tone
Eyecare
Serum
Moisturize
Suncare
 

Instructions:

Clean face and neck area as per your skincare regimen. Pour 1-2 pumps on your hand and apply on dry skin with a gentle circular motion. Pat into the skin to aid absorption. A slight tingling sensation is normal, dilute or follow up with a moisturiser if required. Use a SPF30+ sunscreen immediately afterwards. Use daily (in the AM or PM) for optimal results. Cycle off for 5 days every two weeks.

Key Information

Vegan
Cruelty-free
Sensitive-safe
Non-comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Microbiome-safe
Preservative-free
Eco-friendly
Pregnancy-safe
Oil-free

What Nykaa E retail limited Says

Product Description:

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About the Brand:

Cos-IQ applies artificial intelligence and data analysis to beauty, creating smart formulations that adapt to individual skin needs and environmental factors. This technology-driven brand represents the future of personalized beauty, using algorithms to optimize product recommendations and formulations based on continuous feedback and results tracking. Their intelligent approach to skincare removes guesswork from routine selection, ensuring that each product serves a specific purpose in achieving individual beauty goals. The brand's commitment to data-driven beauty helps users understand not just what to use, but when and how to use it for maximum effectiveness.

Ingredients Overview

Ingredients List

3-O-Ethyl-Ascorbic-Acid,Propendiol

Key Ingredients

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propendiol

Ingredients Details

3-o-ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Common Name(s): 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Loosens corneocyte adhesion in the stratum corneum, accelerating cell turnover, refining skin texture, and improving radiance.

Why It's Used: Organic acids at cosmetic ph values provide controlled keratolytic exfoliation that improves skin texture, pore appearance, and radiance without mechanical irritation.

How It Works: At appropriate ph, the acid's undissociated form penetrates the stratum corneum and dissolves the ionic bonds between corneocyte desmosomes (calcium chelation mechanism), facilitating controlled desquamation and cell renewal.

Typically Found In: Toners,exfoliants,serums,peels,cleansers

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Exfoliants

Secondary Functions: Brightening,keratolytic

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.5โ€“20%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Synthetic or plant-derived acid; no animal components.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 2

Comedogenicity Rating: 0

Sensitivity Concerns: May cause irritation or stinging in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin at high concentrations; patch test recommended.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Safe within recommended ph and concentration ranges. sensitization risk increases above 10% aha. patch test recommended for sensitive skin. mildly irritating to some individuals at typical cosmetic use concentrations.

Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,vitamin c

Avoid Combining With: High concentrations on sensitive/broken skin; avoid with physical exfoliants

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Cosmetic acids function at the pka boundary: only the undissociated acid (rcooh) penetrates the stratum corneum lipid barrier, while the ionized carboxylate (rcooโป) does not. the henderson-hasselbalch equation governs the fraction of active species at formulation ph; typically 0.5โ€“3.0% undissociated acid provides efficacy while minimizing irritation.

Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature

Primary Sources: 2025-01-15