Beautycounter Counter+ All Bright C Serum
Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 1 moreWorks
“Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and DullnessFormulation.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and DullnessFormulation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oilNot delivered
“Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and DullnessFormulation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Curcuma longa root extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractCurcumin~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPhytic acid~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePolyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus aurantium dulcis flower oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.9%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDecanal~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilIonone~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl lactate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanillin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoamyl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methoxyphenylbutanone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethylhydroxy furanone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl propionate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl cinnamate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexenyl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethyl citrate~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl acetate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl acetate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Curcuma longa root extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Curcumin, Sodium hyaluronate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Phytic acid, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Decanal, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Ionone, Ethyl lactate, Vanillin, Isoamyl acetate, Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, Methoxyphenylbutanone, Unknown, Dimethylhydroxy furanone, Ethyl propionate, Ethyl cinnamate, Hexenyl acetate, Triethyl citrate, Benzyl acetate, Ethyl acetate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| BeautycounterCounter+ All Bright C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Figs & RougeFORTIFY Blue Buffer Anti-Pollution Drops | sjalsjäl Bio-Regeneratif Serum Active Energy Lift | Elizabeth GrantProfessional Institute Hyaluron Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Beautycounter - Counter+ All Bright C Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 3.20% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 94.95$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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