Works for
MoisturizingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It is especially recommended for protective, baby care and general purpose emollient creams.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetateMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycol3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidAlcohol denat.~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Tocopheryl acetate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePolyisobutene~1.7–2.5%
Polysorbate 20~1.4–2%
Sorbitan isostearate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolyacrylate-13~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Parfum~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTetrasodium edta~0.45–1.1%
Xanthan gum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.4%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl alcohol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLimonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHexyl cinnamal~0.01–0.05%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Alcohol denat., Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan isostearate, Polyacrylate-13, Parfum, Tetrasodium edta, Xanthan gum, Benzoic acid, Disodium edta, Sorbic acid, Sodium polyacrylate, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| BabariaSerum Vitamina CYOUR PRODUCT | SuperdrugVitamin C 10% Facial Booster | EndocareC Pure Concentrate | MZ SkinGlow Boost Ampoules 5 Day Radiance Regime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 69% | 69% | 69% |
| Price | — | $1.34 | — | $80.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Vitamin C | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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