COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid

The COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid offers a hydrating and cushioning texture, ideal for those with oily skin. This serum combines a blend of peptides and niacinamide to support skin health, aiming to enhance moisture retention and improve overall skin texture. Its lightweight formula layers effortlessly under sunscreen, making it a versatile addition to any skincare routine.

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The serum's hydrating properties are primarily attributed to Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, both known for their ability to attract and retain moisture. This makes it a suitable choice for those looking to enhance hydration without heaviness, especially beneficial for oily skin types.

Niacinamide stands out as a key ingredient, recognized for its brightening and barrier-repairing benefits. It works to improve skin texture while also addressing uneven skin tone, making it a multifunctional addition to any skincare regimen.

Adenosine contributes to the anti-aging aspect of the serum, promoting a smoother appearance by reducing the visibility of fine lines. This ingredient complements the overall goal of maintaining youthful-looking skin.

While the formula is designed to hydrate and soothe, the presence of Citric Acid warrants caution for those with sensitive skin, as it may exacerbate irritation. Monitoring skin response is advisable when introducing this serum into your routine.

What's inside

Ingredients

Benefit signalWatch noteFunctional base
  1. Water

    Skin Conditioning

    Hydrating
  2. Dipropylene Glycol

    Skin Conditioning

  3. Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0Hydrating
  4. Pentylene Glycol

    Skin Conditioning

  5. 1

    Skin Conditioning

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  1. 2-Hexanediol

    Skin Conditioning

  2. Niacinamide

    Smoothing

    Barrier supportBrightening
  3. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate / Vp Copolymer

    Skin Conditioning

  4. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

    Skin Conditioning

  5. Butylene Glycol

    Humectant

    1 / 0Hydrating
  6. Xanthan Gum

    Skin Conditioning

  7. Ethylhexylglycerin

    Skin Conditioning

  8. Adenosine

    Skin Conditioning

  9. Polyquaternium-51

    Skin Conditioning

  10. Disodium EDTA

    Skin Conditioning

  11. Citric Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    Irritation risk
  12. Caprylyl Glycol

    Skin Conditioning

  13. Betaine

    Skin Conditioning

  14. T-Butyl Alcohol

    Skin Conditioning

  15. Sodium Pca

    Skin Conditioning

  16. Sodium Lactate

    Skin Conditioning

  17. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

    Skin Conditioning

  18. Copper Tripeptide-1

    Skin Conditioning

  19. Pca

    Skin Conditioning

  20. Sh-Polypeptide-121

    Skin Conditioning

  21. Serine

    Skin Conditioning

  22. Alanine

    Skin Conditioning

  23. Allantoin

    Skin Conditioning

  24. Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0HydratingBarrier support
  25. Acetyl Glucosamine

    Skin Conditioning

  26. Glycine

    Skin Conditioning

  27. Glutamic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

  28. Lysine Hcl

    Skin Conditioning

  29. Threonine

    Skin Conditioning

  30. Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

    Skin Conditioning

  31. Arginine

    Skin Conditioning

  32. Tocopherol

    Antioxidant

    Barrier support
  33. Oligopeptide-68

    Skin Conditioning

  34. Proline

    Skin Conditioning

  35. Dextran

    Skin Conditioning

  36. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

    Skin Conditioning

  37. Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil

    Skin Conditioning

  38. Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin Conditioning

  39. Potassium Sorbate

    Skin Conditioning

  40. Sodium Oleate

    Skin Conditioning

Key ingredients

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Concerns

Ingredients Explained

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Aqua, or water, serves as the primary solvent in this serum, providing a lightweight base that helps dissolve other ingredients for effective application. Its presence ensures the serum maintains a fluid consistency, allowing for easy layering with other products in your skincare routine.

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As a fundamental component, Aqua enhances the overall hydration of the formula, contributing to the serum's ability to deliver moisture to the skin. This is particularly beneficial for oily skin types, as it helps maintain hydration without adding excess oil.

Dipropylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Dipropylene Glycol is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Glycerin is a classic humectant that draws water toward the skin surface. It is one of the most reliable support ingredients for making a formula feel hydrating and comfortable.

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Its role is not flashy, but it matters: glycerin can soften the feel of active formulas and help reduce the tight finish that some lightweight serums leave behind.

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Pentylene Glycol is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

1

Skin Conditioning

1 is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

2-hexanediol is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Niacinamide

Barrier Support, Brightening

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used for barrier support, brightening, oil balance, and smoother-looking texture. It is a versatile active that can make a formula feel more skin-supportive.

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It is generally well tolerated, but reactive skin can still find it active. Read it as a helpful multitasker rather than a guaranteed irritation-free ingredient.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate / Vp Copolymer

Skin Conditioning

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Skin Conditioning

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Solvent, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol is a lightweight humectant and solvent. It helps formulas spread smoothly while adding a bit of hydration support without making the texture feel heavy.

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It is usually a background helper rather than the headline active. Its main contribution is improving feel, ingredient distribution, and day-to-day comfort on skin.

Xanthan Gum

Skin Conditioning

Xanthan Gum is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning

Adenosine is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Polyquaternium-51

Skin Conditioning

Polyquaternium-51 is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Disodium EDTA

Skin Conditioning

Disodium EDTA is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Citric Acid

Skin Conditioning

Citric Acid is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Betaine

Skin Conditioning

Betaine is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

T-Butyl Alcohol

Skin Conditioning

T-butyl Alcohol is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Sodium Pca

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Pca is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Sodium Lactate

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Lactate is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Skin Conditioning

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Copper Tripeptide-1

Skin Conditioning

Copper Tripeptide-1 is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Pca

Skin Conditioning

Pca is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Sh-Polypeptide-121

Skin Conditioning

Sh-polypeptide-121 is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Serine

Skin Conditioning

Serine is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Alanine

Skin Conditioning

Alanine is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

Allantoin is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of hyaluronic acid and acts as a humectant. It helps the skin surface hold onto water, supporting a more hydrated and comfortable feel.

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This ingredient is mostly about hydration and finish. It does not replace moisturizer, but it can leave skin looking smoother and more lightly plumped.

Acetyl Glucosamine

Skin Conditioning

Acetyl Glucosamine is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Glycine

Skin Conditioning

Glycine is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Glutamic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Glutamic Acid is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Lysine Hcl

Skin Conditioning

Lysine Hcl is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Threonine

Skin Conditioning

Threonine is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

Skin Conditioning

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Arginine

Skin Conditioning

Arginine is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used for antioxidant support and skin conditioning. It helps round out formulas that already include brightening or antioxidant ingredients.

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It is often paired with vitamin C and ferulic acid because the trio can support a broader antioxidant story while also making the formula feel more nourishing on skin.

Oligopeptide-68

Skin Conditioning

Oligopeptide-68 is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Proline

Skin Conditioning

Proline is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Dextran

Skin Conditioning

Dextran is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil

Skin Conditioning

Glycine Soja (soybean) Oil is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Potassium Sorbate

Skin Conditioning

Potassium Sorbate is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

Sodium Oleate

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Oleate is generally used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Read it by its ingredient function rather than as a standalone product claim.

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