Serum Veil
Serum
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Serum Veil

ONE BY KOSÉ
29Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
59% Natural38% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.5 — Suboptimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

59% natural38% synthetic
17 natural 1 unknown 11 synthetic

Based on 29 ingredients analyzed. 59% natural, 3% unknown and 38% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active
Preservatives2 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance6:Iris Florentina Root Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Octyldodecanol, Disodium Phosphate, Methylparaben, Fragrance
humectant4:Glycerin, Diglycerin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1
skin conditioning3:Rice Ferment Filtrate, Diglycerin, Hydrolyzed Yeast

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish. Cooling sensation on application with rapid dry-down.