Name: Cetaphil - Healthy Radiance Antioxidant-C Serum
Brand: Cetaphil

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

For dull or uneven, sensitive skin This sensitive skin-friendly serum is formulated with 12% vitamins and antioxidants to defend against surface free radicals while our GentleBright complex reduces the signs of photoaging.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 7.8% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

Evens skin tone

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Featuring our Gentle Bright Complex, which is powered by 2% niacinamide and nourishing antioxidants to improve skin's radiance and reduce the signs of dark spots and hyperpigmentation This lightweight, oil free serum applies smoothly without leaving a sticky residue Dermatologist tested and clinically proven to be gentle on sensitive skin

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

In addition, this product contains sodium ascorbyl phosphate. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 7.8% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

Moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": erythritol, sodium pca.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

erythritol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

sodium pca 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 7.8% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

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niacinamide 1.9% - 2.3%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 7.8% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

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Potential irritants

alcohol 0.55% - 0.85%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

mentha piperita leaf extract 0.35% - 0.65%

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Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

carrageenan 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 7.8% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

methyl gluceth-20 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Methyl gluceth-20, Butylene glycol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Niacinamide, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Sodium pca, Caprylyl glycol, Malva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Primula veris flower extract, Alchemilla vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract, Veronica officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Erythritol, Carrageenan, Citrus paradisi peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, Citrus limon peel extract, Bht

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Key ingredients	niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +2 more	Common: niacinamide Other: adenosine cyanocobalamin +9 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +2 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 resveratrol +2 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: glycerin palmaria palmata extract +1 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +1 more Other: potassium azeloyl diglycinate hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans +4 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more	Common: sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: ferulic acid tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +6 more	Common: sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: ascorbyl glucoside hyaluronic acid	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: panthenol glycerin +2 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more
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Potential Irritants	citrus limon peel extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	citrus junos fruit oil Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	hydrangea arborescens root extract Has skin benefit? anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +7 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +7 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? +3 more	ci 45410 Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +15 more

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

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Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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