Top 5 Cosmedix Products: The Cosmeceutical Brand Loved By Skin Experts And Celebrities
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
Some of her fave Adore Beauty products include Cicaplast B5, CeraVe Cleansing Oil and Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum.
In Partnership With Cosmedix.
When it comes to skincare excellence, one brand that has stood the test of time for over a decade (two actually) is Cosmedix.
If you’re a cosmeceutical skincare lover or a skincare professional such as a dermal or skin therapist, chances are you’ve already got a Cosmedix skincare product on your bathroom shelf or at the very least, have heard of this clinical-grade skincare brand.
In fact, our own Beauty IQ Expert podcast host and skin therapist Tegan MacDonald often recommends Cosmedix skincare products on the podcast and uses them on her clients in her clinic.
That’s because, Cosmedix skincare is crafted with such high-performance formulas, that they’re often used in synergy with professional treatments.
With that said, if you're someone who gets regular in-clinic treatments or procedures and want to maintain that post-treatment glow at-home in your downtime, Cosmedix is one of the brands you’ll want to use between appointments.
From their popular Opti Crystal- Liquid Crystal Eye Serum that helps to firm and lift the eye area to their loved cosmeceutical cleansers and a personal fave of mine, the Cosmedix microbiome sheet masks that gave me a brighter complexion and baby-soft skin, there's something every skin can reap the benefits of.
If you're after results-driven skincare that’s endorsed by the experts, consider giving Cosmedix a try (if you haven’t already).
Is Cosmedix A Good Brand?
If you're asking my personal opinion? I’d say ab-so-lute-ly.
And the fact that it’s the skincare of choice for many experts should be your answer.
When it comes to Cosmedix, no skin concern, skin type or skin tone is left behind.
The brand remains steadfast in their goal to create and deliver high-tech skin care and targeted solutions for all skins.
That’s why, in a sea of skincare brands, existing and constantly emerging, it has remained strong and seen continued success since 1999 when it was first founded.
It makes sense why Cosmedix is a cosmeceutical brand that’s used a lot by dermal clinicians, and that’s because it’s a brand that was created “by aestheticians for aestheticians.”
Says the brand:
“Since 1999, COSMEDIX has been committed to creating clean, clinical skincare that combines natural ingredients with advanced formulations for optimal results, for all skin tones.
Today, our luxurious products are trusted by top skincare professionals worldwide, delivering rapid, visible changes without harsh additives or extended downtime.”
Is Cosmedix cruelty free?
Cosmedix is cruelty free skincare brand and even bunny-approved!
Dive into the ABCs of cosmeceutical serums from top brands like Cosmedix below:
Best Cosmedix Products.
If you’re a skincare junkie and haven’t yet dipped your toes in the world of clinical-grade skincare, we would definitely add a Cosmedix skincare product to the mix.
What is the best Cosmedix product? I've got five for you below:
1. Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser.
This Cosmedix cleanser is gentle, suitable for all skin types (including sensitive) and can be used for post-operative or post-peel skincare.
It has over 70 five star reviews on Adore Beauty.
It removes makeup, dirt and helps remove environmental pollutants from the day.
Its antioxidant rich formula contains a slew of key ingredients to give you clean, hydrated and soothed skin.
Key and active ingredients in the Cosmedix Gentle Clean cleanser include:
- Herbal Amaranth - a herb-derived, gluten-free protein, packed with amino acids to help prevent moisture loss.
- D-Glucuronolactone - the basic building block of hyaluronic acid.
- Shea Butter - provides a hydrating and nutrient-rich barrier on the skin.
- Aloe Vera - helps soothe sensitive skins.
Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser reviews:
"Would highly recommend this cleanser for anyone. I shifted from using an acne-specific cleanser to this to help my skin heal at the recommendation of a facialist. This has made a big difference and is a really effective but gentle cleaner." - Chloe.
"This cleanser is great for removing spf and makeup but doesn't leave your skin feeling stripped and dry. Would highly recommended the splurge!" - Hollie.
2. Cosmedix Simply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serum.
If you’re looking for one of the best tyrosinase inhibitor serums, your search stops here.
And for those asking what is a tyrosinase inhibitor or what type of serum is best for dark spots? Here is your answer...
Essentially, they help inhibit the overproduction of melanin and pigment in the skin.
Cosmedix Simply Brilliant is a high-strength brightening serum that works to help fade all forms of pigmentation, including post-blemish marks, age spots and sunspots.
If you have any sort of dark spots or pigmentation, this is the serum for you.
Also talking to myself here as I've started noticing dark spots on my face and remembered this one of the recommendations Tegan had given on the Beauty IQ Expert podcast, so am very keen to try this serum for pigmentation and dark spots.
Star ingredients include:
- Whitonyl and Waltheria - brightens the skin’s appearance and helps prevent future discolouration.
- Chirally Correct L-Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid - gently exfoliates skin.
This brightening serum for pigmentation and even-toned skin has over 50 five star reviews from Adore Beauty customers, here's just a couple:
"I have only been using serum once a day for one week but my melasma and pigmentation is clearing rapidly. Can't wait to see what it is like at the end of the bottle." - Yeva.
"I have been using this product for over 6 months now and all my pigmentation has cleared. It is amazing, soft on the skin and smells great. To be used day and night. May seem expensive but worth every dollar. Highly recommended!" - Chloe.
3. Cosmedix Affirm Antioxidant Firming Serum.
Whether you have menopausal, perimenopausal, sensitive skin, or stressed skin - this anti-ageing serum can help.
Cosmedix Affirm Antioxidant Firming Serum is a daily antioxidant superformula for all skin types and has over 28 five star reviews on Adore Beauty.
Formulated with 10 skin specific high active antioxidants such as resveratrol and polydatin (even blueberry extracts), this serum is ideal for improving appearance of photodamage as well as helping skin look more firm and healthy.
Other key ingredients include vitamin E, age-defying biopeptides which helps with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as Chirally Correct L-Superoxide Dismutase an ingredient which fights harmful free radicals.
This powerful age management serum is also artificial fragrance-free.
The Cosmedix Affirm Antioxidant Firming Serum reviews from just a couple Adore Beauty customers:
"A powerful serum that has gotten me lots of compliments, My skin looks firmer and younger without that saggy puffy look. Definitely worth the price." - Nim.
"I bought this product after seeing it recommended in an Adore Beauty article, and wasn't disappointed. This is a lightweight serum which can be layered under other serums, and after using it for a few days, my skin definitely looked firmer. It's also gentle on sensitive skin." - SusanMarina.
4. Cosmedix Humidify Deep Moisture Cream.
I wouldn't usually recommend spending more than $100 on a moisturiser, but this is no ordinary moisturiser.
If your skin is dry and/or you experience redness and have the means to splurge, this hydrating cosmeceutical cream could be a valuable addition to your skincare regimen.
Not only is it a cosmeceutical so it contains extra hard-working actives to give you better-looking skin, it cares about your skin health.
Its deeply hydrates the skin, helps dry skin retain moisture for longer, treats redness and boosts skin’s barrier function.
It has over 24 five star reviews on Adore Beauty.
Star ingredients that supercharge this powerful moisturiser include:
- Shea Butter - renews and protects skin.
- Trehalose - helps lock in moisture while niacinamide improves the barrier function of the skin.
- Colloidal Oatmeal and Allantoin - soothes and conditions rough skin, for a softer, smoother look and feel.
Cosmedix Humidify Deep Moisture Cream reviews from Adore Beauty customers:
"My skin is extremely sensitive where it's peeling during winter, get redness easily and always irritated when using different product on my skin. But this Moisturizer doesn't make my skin feel tingling or irritate my skin even I applied different products. Highly recommend for those people having sensitive skin like me. Expensive but worth it!" - Lea.
"I have dry skin on my face and this works a treat. I layer it with a serum underneath and it does not feel too heavy on my skin. My skin feels soft, hydrated and plump. Honestly just love it." - Smaddi.
5. Cosmedix Opti Crystal- Liquid Crystal Eye Serum.
If I was ever going to splurge on an eye cream, the Cosmedix opti crystal would be one of my top eye cream picks.
I’ve heard great things about this popular eye cream serum making it one of the best Cosmedix products and here’s why:
Powered by copper peptides (great ingredient for an anti-ageing eye cream), this lightweight serum penetrates into the deepest layer of the skin to refresh, lift, firm and refresh.
It helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles as well as counteract the effects of ageing on the thin and delicate eye contour area.
Don't let the small tube throw you, as you’ll see in the review below, a little goes a long way.
This eye cream for fine lines has over 60 five star reviews, so we already know it must work!
Here just a couple Cosmedix Opti Crystal- Liquid Crystal Eye Serum reviews from Adore Beauty customers:
"I'm onto my 5th tube of this fantastic eye cream. Don't let the tiny tube scare you because it lasts around 7 months using a pin sized amount twice a day. When the price increased astronomically, I tried other products, however nothing compares to the results I get with Opti Crystal. Nothing hydrates firms and deals with fine lines as effectively for me." - Ms.
"I have tried a lot of eye serums and creams. After using this serum, my under eyes are visibly smoother and hydrated. It even improves my dark circles. The key to this serum is to just use a tiny amount and it is does have a slightly sticky consistency. I love the packaging and the unique colour of the serum." - Kayla.
If you haven’t yet tried a Cosmedix skincare product, give one of these a go and we promise you’ll see results whether subtle or big.
Even the skin experts back it, so you know it’s worth investing in.
