Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Protecting & Brightening Serum
Works for
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMay help
“A super serum powered by clinical-grade vitamin c and a tri-peptide that works to visibly fade dark spots, boost elasticity, and defend against free radicals for a boost of brightness.”
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, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
“Benefits This collagen-protecting and brightening serum features Bliss highest concentration of clinical-grade Vitamin C plus tri-peptide to brighten, diminish the look of dark spots and visibly firm skin Spa-grade serum powered by the most effective, non-irritating form of Vitamin C Boosts brightness & elasticity in one use with clinical-grade Vitamin C + tri-peptide Antioxidants help defend from future free radical damage Complete your skincare routine with Bright Idea Moisturizer and Eye Cream Layers perfectly under moisturizer and makeup Non-comedogenic Cruelty-Free and Vegan Key Ingredients Vitamin C (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid) is the most effective, non-irritating form of Vitamin C that visibly plumps, brightens and diminishes the look of dark spots Tri-Peptide is a patented signal tri-peptide that visibly boosts skin's natural elasticity Licorice Root Extract is rich in antioxidants, it is known to help smooth, brighten and protect from free radicals while calming skin Glycerin is a soothing humectant draws moisture from the atmosphere to the skin to help retain and enhance hydration Formulated Without Parabens Phthalates SLS/SLES DMDM Hydantoin Urea Petrolatum Mineral Oil DEA/TEA/MEA/ETA Formaldehyde”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 3 moreMay 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 2 moreMay help
“Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Protecting & Brightening Serum”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LimoneneMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~23–35%
- 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 acidPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~4.2–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractWater~3.2–4.9%
Glycerin~2.5–3.7%
- 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 Glycerin3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.7–2.5%
- 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 acidPropanediol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Sodium hyaluronate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.5–1.2%
- 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 TocopherolGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPseudozyma epicola/camellia japonica seed oil ferment extract filtrate~0.4–0.95%
Camellia sinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilBisabolol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSqualane~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHydrogenated farnesene~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerC14-22 alcohols~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideXanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDimethyl isosorbide~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideEthoxydiglycol~0.15–0.55%
Glyceryl stearate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.6%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate~0.15–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Acacia senegal gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumLecithin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSclerotium gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPullulan~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanHexylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Water, Glycerin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Propanediol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Pseudozyma epicola/camellia japonica seed oil ferment extract filtrate, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Unknown, Bisabolol, Squalane, Hydrogenated farnesene, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, C14-22 alcohols, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium citrate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Dimethyl isosorbide, Ethoxydiglycol, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acacia senegal gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene
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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.
| BlissBright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Protecting & Brightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | esmiGolden Anti-Aging Serum | Esmi Skin MineralsGolden Anti-Ageing Serum | TricociC-Defend Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 60% | 57% |
| Price | $32.00 | — | — | $49.00+$17.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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