cosmedix Refine Refinishing Treatment
cosmedix Cosmedix Refine Refinishing Treatment lists 24 ingredients on its label, 21 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Glycerin
- Sodium Lactate
- Retinyl Acetate
- Sodium PCA
- Retinol
- Galactoarabinan
- Hydroxyproline
- Squalane
- Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
- Sorbitol
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Dimethicone
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
- Proline
- Glucuronolactone
- Potassium Sorbate
- Carbomer
- Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
- Polysorbate 20
- Citric Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasersContains PEG
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING
- Sodium Lactate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III
- Retinyl AcetateRetinol
- ANTISTATIC
- Sodium PCA
- FILM FORMING
- Galactoarabinan
Other ingredients
HydroxyprolineSqualaneCassia Angustifolia Seed PolysaccharideSorbitolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilDimethiconeSodium HyaluronateLavandula Angustifolia OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilProlineGlucuronolactonePotassium SorbateCarbomerSodium HydroxymethylglycinatePolysorbate 20Citric Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Retinyl Acetate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 2 · – | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Retinol | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Galactoarabinan | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyproline | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Proline | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glucuronolactone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate | HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/51 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Retinyl Acetate
- Retinyl acetate, vitamin A ester; restricted use (III/376), photosensitive, high concentrations cause irritation, control dosage.
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Retinol
- Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated
- Galactoarabinan
- Gum arabic polysaccharide; film-forming humectant; highly soluble.
- Hydroxyproline
- Amino acid derivative for humectancy and skin conditioning; supports collagen metabolism, water-soluble, gentle
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
- Not decoded yet
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Proline
- Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.
- Glucuronolactone
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
- Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, hair conditioning and preservative; restricted concentration
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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