boscia Vitamin C with Caviar Lime Booster Serum

Name: boscia - Vitamin C with Caviar Lime Booster Serum
Brand: boscia

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WORKS FOR

Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Exfoliation
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KEY INGREDIENTS

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
caprylic/capric triglyceride
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
glycerin
haematococcus pluvialis extract
lactobacillus ferment
polyglyceryl-10 oleate
simmondsia chinensis seed extract
sodium hyaluronate
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

41 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"A potent 10 percent vitamin C complex serum that visibly brightens, minimizes the appearance of hyperpigmentation, and supports natural cell turnover for an even-looking, glowing complexion."

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid - 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	LOW
tocopherol	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Instantly brighten and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation with a daily dose of Vitamin C with Caviar Lime Booster Serum for a beaming, evenly-toned complexion."

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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	MEDIUM

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"A powerful 10% Vitamin C Complex and AHA-rich Caviar Limes helps exfoliate and smooth uneven-textured skin for every day, healthy-looking glow-up."

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

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WIMJ summary

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, lactobacillus ferment.

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: simmondsia chinensis seed extract, caprylyl glycol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
lactobacillus ferment	HIGH
simmondsia chinensis seed extract	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, haematococcus pluvialis extract) 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract	MEDIUM
haematococcus pluvialis extract	MEDIUM
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	MEDIUM

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
microcitrus australasica fruit extract
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
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	8% - 9.8%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.2% - 5.1%
microcitrus australasica fruit extract Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity	3% - 3.6%
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity	2.2% - 2.7%
haematococcus pluvialis extract Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin	1.9% - 2.3%
citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Used as a fragrance	1.5% - 1.9%
citrus sinensis peel extract	1.3% - 1.6%
tocopherol 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	1.1% - 1.3%
simmondsia chinensis seed extract Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin	1% - 1.2%
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract A plant extract that might contain antioxidants	0.65% - 0.95%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.55% - 0.8%
lactobacillus ferment 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	0.45% - 0.7%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	0.5% - 0.75%
polyglyceryl-10 oleate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.4% - 0.6%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.45% - 0.65%
hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives	0.35% - 0.6%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.3% - 0.6%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.3% - 0.6%
polyglyceryl-10 laurate Helps water and oil mix together	0.25% - 0.5%
polyglyceryl-10 stearate Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.45%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.4%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.15% - 0.3%
tocopheryl acetate 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.	0.15% - 0.3%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.15% - 0.25%
lysolecithin Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.2%
potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products	0.1% - 0.2%
sodium metabisulfite A preservative	0.1% - 0.15%
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