Works for
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
“Botik Vitamin C High Potency Serum 10% is a potent antioxidant that fights the action of free radicals and protects the skin against the harmful effects of urban aggressions, combats blue light damage and brightens skin tone.”
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Carnosine + 3 moreWorks
“- Leaves skin looking rested and plump.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": carnosine, glycerin.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Carnosine + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Carnosine, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 1 moreMay help
“Botik Vitamin C High Potency Serum 10% is a potent antioxidant that fights the action of free radicals and protects the skin against the harmful effects of urban aggressions, combats blue light damage and brightens skin tone.”
This product contains carnosine. 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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~6.8–10.2%
- 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 acidDipropylene glycol~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~2.8–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinPpg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherSodium citrate~1.7–2.5%
- 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 citrateCitric acid~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopherol~1–1.45%
- 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 TocopherolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCarnosine~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineParfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMaltodextrin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCoenochloris signiensis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An algae extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and neutralize free radicals
More about Coenochloris signiensis extractBht~0.15–0.6%
Ci 14700~0.15–0.55%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.5%
Lecithin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~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~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Benzyl alcohol, Carnosine, Parfum, Maltodextrin, Coenochloris signiensis extract, Bht, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Lecithin, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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| botikHigh Potency Vitamin C Serum 10% BotikYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeVitamin C Green Tea Enzyme Brightening Serum | DiorCapture Totale Retishot Retinol Night Treatment | e.l.f. CosmeticsBright Icon Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 63% | 63% |
| Price | — | $30.77 | $120.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"botik - High Potency Vitamin C Serum 10% Botik" could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (carnosine 0.35% - 0.85% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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