Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: low
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Anti-oxidation
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.
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Helps to improve skin tone and texture .
Source: Allbeauty
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.
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
BABOR, Ampoules "VITAMIN C POWER SERUM AMPOULES are powered by 20% stable advanced-strength Vitamin C + 2D Hyaluronic Acid + Linoleic Acid that work together to help brighten and minimise the appearance of uneven skin tone, prevent future age spots, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and provide an instant boost of glow and luminosity. .
Source: Allbeauty
This product contains 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid. This ingredient could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Pat the concentrate gently into the skin, then apply your regular moisturising cream on top.
Source: Allbeauty
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 41/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
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
Potential irritants
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
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Ingredient list view
Water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Disodium phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin