Collistar Attivi Puri Vitamin C and Ferulic Acid Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The Collistar Attivi Puri Vitamin C and Ferulic Acid Cream is expertly formulated with ethyl ascorbic acid, a next-generation vitamin C derivative that helps to intensely hydrate and illuminate the complexion.”
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, butylene glycol.
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: myristyl myristate, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid) 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-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains ferulic acid. 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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
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, ferulic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateButylene glycol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMyristyl myristate~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateCorn starch modified~1.8–2.2%
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.2–1.4%
- 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 acidUndecane~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneTridecane~0.65–1%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateGlyceryl stearate~0.6–0.85%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateFerulic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidSteareth-21~0.5–0.8%
Steareth-2~0.45–0.65%
Polysorbate 60~0.4–0.65%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- 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 acetateSodium citrate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 citrateEugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilDipteryx odorata bean extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.35%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPolianthes tuberosa extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.15–0.3%
P-anisic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Myristyl myristate, Corn starch modified, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Undecane, Tridecane, Sodium polyacrylate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Ferulic acid, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Polysorbate 60, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium citrate, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Dipteryx odorata bean extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Polianthes tuberosa extract, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, P-anisic acid, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| CollistarAttivi Puri Vitamin C and Ferulic Acid CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MesoesteticAge Element Brightening Cream | Perricone MDVitamin C Ester CCC + Ferulic Brightening Under-Eye Cream | Thrive CausemeticsDefying Gravity Transforming Moisturizer™ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 53% | 51% |
| Price | $41.66 | $69.66+$28.00 | $50.21+$8.55 | $18.00−$23.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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