Adorn Cosmetics Natural Radiance Vitamin C Day Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hyaluronic acid + 4 moreWorks
“Targets Dull Dehydrated Skin Hero Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C Trio Unlock a brighter complexion with Hyaluronic Acid Natural Vitamin C Serum.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hyaluronic acid + 1 moreNot delivered
“This fast-absorbing day serum is enriched with three concentrated Australian extracts Kakadu Plum, Desert Lime, and Finger Lime, to brighten, firm, and help repair uneven skin tone.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This fast-absorbing day serum is enriched with three concentrated Australian extracts Kakadu Plum, Desert Lime, and Finger Lime, to brighten, firm, and help repair uneven skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus glauca fruit extract, Citrus australasica fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAcacia senegal gum~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractCitrus glauca fruit extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus australasica fruit extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Unspecified form of vitamin c~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolElaeis guineensis extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zea mays starch~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchHyaluronic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidGlyceryl caprylate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateGlyceryl undecylenate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateSilica~0.4–0.95%
Neral~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Citrus glauca fruit extract, Citrus australasica fruit extract, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Propanediol, Elaeis guineensis extract, Glycol, Unknown, Zea mays starch, Hyaluronic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Silica, Neral, Tocopherol, Unknown
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Adorn CosmeticsNatural Radiance Vitamin C Day SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Skin ControlPeel Pads | BalmLabsClearBalm Power Elixir | Goldfaden MDDoctor's Scrub Advanced Ruby Crystal Power Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | $7.46 | — | $65.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Cbd | Chondrus Crispus Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Adorn - Natural Radiance Vitamin C Day Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.45% - 1.10% and glycerin 4.70% - 7.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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