chifure Medicated Emulsion VC

Product Overview

A Japanese quasi-drug emulsion that moisturizes and leaves skin soft and supple. Registered product name: chifure Milky Lotion Ac.

Features

• Contains two active ingredients: a stabilized vitamin C derivative and stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
• Contains hyaluronic acid, trehalose, and oil-soluble licorice extract as moisturizing ingredients.
• Helps tighten the skin.
• Fragrance-free, colorant-free, and alcohol-free formula.

Ingredients

Active ingredients: L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside 2.00%, stearyl glycyrrhetinate 0.10%.

Other ingredients — Moisturizers: BG (butylene glycol) 5.19%, concentrated glycerin 3.50%, serine 0.30%, trehalose solution 0.03%, quince seed extract 0.01%, sodium hyaluronate (2) 0.01%, oil-soluble licorice extract (2) (appropriate amount).

Oil-based emollients: Glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate 4.50%, neopentyl glycol dicaprate 2.50%, behenyl alcohol 0.50%, dimethicone 0.35%, tocopheryl acetate 0.06%, soybean oil 0.02%, wild rose oil (appropriate amount).

Emulsifiers: Self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate 1.32%, decaglyceryl monomyristate 0.84%, cetearyl glucoside and cetearyl alcohol (wheat-derived) 0.70%, polyoxyethylene sorbitol tetraoleate 0.42%, hydrogenated soybean phospholipids 0.42%, sodium stearoyl glutamate 0.30%.

pH adjusters: Sodium citrate, potassium hydroxide, citric acid (appropriate amounts). Preservatives: Methylparaben, propylparaben, phenoxyethanol (appropriate amounts). Thickener: Xanthan gum 0.40%. Chelating agent: Disodium EDTA 0.10%. Product antioxidant: Natural vitamin E (appropriate amount). Base: Purified water to make the total 100%.

How to Use

After toner or serum, dispense an appropriate amount (about the size of a 100-yen coin) into your hand and gently smooth over the entire face.

Try a patch test before using a cosmetic product for the first time. Use caution if you have previously experienced a reaction to any of the ingredients. Monitor your skin during use and discontinue use if the product does not agree with your skin. Do not store in direct sunlight or in very hot or cold locations.

FAQ

Q: Why might the emulsion have a yellowish color?
A: The active ingredient L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside may give the contents a yellowish tint. This does not affect product quality.

Q: Why does it have a scent despite being fragrance-free?
A: The scent comes from wild rose oil, an oil-based emollient ingredient. No fragrance is added.