By BEAUTY BAY SkinHit Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Peptides
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“This brightening serum helps to boost radiance, even out skin tone, and reduce the appearance of pigmentation.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucoside, Acetyl hexapeptide-1May help
“Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that promotes collagen production, which helps to support healthy looking skin, whilst a brightening peptide works to increase luminosity.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-1, ascorbyl glucoside. These ingredients 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 2 moreWorks well
“Use alone or mix with the Day One Moisturiser , the Thirst Class Rich Moisturiser or the Skin Fixer Clay Mask .”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-1
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Daucus carota sativa seed oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAscorbyl glucoside~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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 Ascorbyl glucosideSodium citrate~2–3%
- 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 citratePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- 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 copolymerSodium hydroxide~1.2–1.7%
Xanthan gum~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCanola oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–1.25%
Disodium edta~0.45–1%
Polysorbate 60~0.4–0.9%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearate1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.5%
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilAcetyl hexapeptide-1~0.1–0.4%
- 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 Acetyl hexapeptide-1Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilBeta-carotene~0.05–0.2%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Canola oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Beta-carotene, Tocopheryl acetate, Daucus carota sativa root extract
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| By BEAUTY BAYSkinHit Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and PeptidesYOUR PRODUCT | Image skincareThe MAX Wrinkle Smoother | MeditherapyRetinal Skin Booster Serum | Revision SkincareAdvanced Pigment Corrector+ ™ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 52% | 49% |
| Price | — | $84.00 | $19.87 | $165.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Lactobionic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"By BEAUTY BAY - SkinHit Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Peptides" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-1 0.10% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
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