cosmedix Brilliancy
cosmedix Cosmedix Brilliancy lists 13 ingredients on its label, 13 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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Oil-based rich system with caprylic/capric triglyceride and diisostearyl malate base. Highlights lipophilic Vitamin C derivative (THD-Ascorbate) paired with tocopherol, hop, and elderberry extracts for antioxidant support. Smooth, non-greasy texture ideal for dry or mature skin. Formulator insight: Lipid-soluble Vitamin C combined with plant oils enhances stability and penetration, avoiding the oxidation issues of aqueous systems.
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideSclareolide
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Diisostearyl Malate
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopherol
- ASTRINGENT
- Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Humulus Lupulus Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Other ingredients
Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHelianthus Annuus ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCitrus Grandis Peel OilVitamin C
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diisostearyl Malate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract | ASTRINGENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Sclareolide | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Humulus Lupulus Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIPERSPIRANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Bran Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Grandis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 1 · – | Green |
| Vitamin C | 抗氧化剂,美白剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Diisostearyl Malate
- Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase
- Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
- Elderberry extract, astringent <5%; anthocyanins, light-sensitive
- Sclareolide
- Gentle woody fragrance molecule for scent and skin conditioning; listed EU allergen
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Humulus Lupulus Extract
- Hops extract: antimicrobial/antiperspirant/conditioner/fragrance; test on sensitive skin.
- Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
- Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Helianthus Annuus Extract
- Sunflower extract; oleic/vit E rich; emollient, low irrit, good for dry skin, no pub comed data
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.
- Vitamin C
- L-ascorbic acid for antioxidant and brightening; pH <3.5 required; oxidation-prone, airless packaging needed
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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