PRODUCT REVIEW
Amala Corrective Vitamin C Concentrate
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Content Approved Rejuvenate your skin with the Amala Corrective Vitamin C Concentrate Serum.
ascorbyl glucoside
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
zinc pca
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Suitable for dark spots, uneven skin tone, hyper-pigmentation, and post-blemish discolouration.
ascorbyl glucoside
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Details This natural and organic Amala Corrective Vitamin C Concentrate contains.
zinc pca
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
sodium hyaluronate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Anti-oxidation
ascorbyl glucoside
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
spirulina platensis extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
lactobacillus ferment
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
litsea cubeba fruit oil
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
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Comodogenic ingredients
spirulina platensis extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc pca
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
lactic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
litsea cubeba fruit oil
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
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Comodogenic ingredients
spirulina platensis extract
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
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pentylene glycol
5% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
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Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Lactobacillus/dipteryx odorata seed ferment filtrate, Betaine, Arginine, Ascorbyl glucoside, Zinc pca, Inulin, Phyllanthus emblica extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Paeonia lactiflora extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed wheat flour, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Lactic acid, Colloidal gold, Parfum, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Plumeria acutifolia flower extract, Bursera fagaroides wood oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Santalum austrocaledonicum wood oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Acacia dealbata flower extract, Hibiscus abelmoschus seed oil, Polianthes tuberosa extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Citric acid, Saccharide isomerate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus ferment, Pullulan, Acacia senegal gum, Lactobacillus, Sodium phytate, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Silica, Lecithin, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate
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- The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Zinc L-pyrrolidone carboxylate inhibits the UVA-induced production of matrix metalloproteinase-1 by in vitro cultured skin fibroblasts, whereas it enhances their collagen synthesis
- Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
- Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
- Spirulina for Skin Care: A Bright Blue Future
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Ethnopharmacological Properties and Medicinal Uses of Litsea cubeba
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study