Conscious Chemist
Conscious Chemist Vitamin C Lightweight Gel Moisturiser With Polyglutamic Acid For Dark Spots
Conscious Chemist Vitamin C Lightweight Gel Moisturiser With Polyglutamic Acid For Dark Spots
Conscious Chemist
conscious-chemist-vitamin-c-lightweight-gel-moisturiser-with-polyglutamic-acid-for-dark-spots
Moisturize
10084900602149
Morning or Evening?
How often will you use this product?
Notes
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Gel moisturiser with 20 ingredients
FEATURES
Lightweight gel formula, brightens skin, reduces dark spots, contains polyglutamic acid and vitamin C, provides hydration and sun protection
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
free from artificial fragrance and harmful chemicals
Who Is It For?
No Specific Age Or Gender MentionedWhat Does It Help With?
Dark Spots Reduction Brightness Boost Hydration Sun ProtectionBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Conscious Chemist Says
Product Description:
Lightweight gel moisturizer with polyglutamic acid and vitamin C to brighten skin and reduce dark spots, providing hydration and SPF protection.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
aqua,propendiol,helianthus-annuus-seed-oil,sodium-polyacrylate,xylitol-caprylic-acid,glyceryl-stearate,polyglutamic-acid,natural-betaine,sodium-hyaluronate,ethyl-ascorbic-acid,ethylhexyl-methoxycinnamate,butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane,hydrolyzed-soy-protein,rice-amino-acids,hydrolyzed-adansonia-digitata-seed-extract,l-proline,argan-seed-oil,d-l-tocopherol-acetate,hydroxycinnamic-acid,ascorbyl-tetraisopalmitate,licorice-root-extract,phenoxyethanol,xanthan-gum,sodium-gluconate
Key Ingredients
Polyglutamic Acid, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Licorice Root Extract, Argan Seed Oil
Ingredients Details
Phenoxyethanol
Common Name(s): 2-phenoxyethanol,rose ether,ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
CAS Number: 122-99-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Prevents microbial contamination and spoilage in cosmetic formulations.
Why It's Used: The benchmark cosmetic preservative โ eu-permitted up to 1%, effective against virtually all cosmetically relevant microorganisms, and excellent tolerability.
How It Works: Phenol ring provides broad antimicrobial activity via disruption of bacterial and fungal cell membranes and inhibition of enzymatic activity. effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts (candida), and molds (aspergillus). activity ph range: 3-9.
Typically Found In: All cosmetic formulations as primary preservative
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ broad-spectrum preservative
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%โ1% (eu max 1%)
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: Eu cosmetics regulation max 1%. sccs assessed as safe at โค1%. avoid use around eyes in baby products per some country regulations. ewg score: 4.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phenoxyethanol's widespread adoption as the primary cosmetic preservative followed the phaseout of parabens from many formulations in the 2000s-2010s. despite having a comparable or better safety profile to parabens, it is often cited in 'free-from' formulations โ a consumer perception issue rather than a scientific safety concern.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sccs opinion on phenoxyethanol,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12