Current State Vitamin C + Super Greens
Works for
Evens skin tone3-glyceryl ascorbate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidWorks well
“Lightweight serum packed with good-for-skin vitamins and antioxidants to brighten and improve overall skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: 3-glyceryl ascorbate
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
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.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 11 moreWorks
“The lightly hydrating formula is good for every skin type.”
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:
3-glyceryl ascorbate, glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-aging3-glyceryl ascorbate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 moreMay help
“This refreshing gel serum helps prevent environmental damage, repair damaged skin cells, reduce the appearance of sun damage and hyperpigmentation, and promote collagen formation.”
This product contains 3-glyceryl ascorbate. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-glyceryl ascorbate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (3-glyceryl ascorbate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.6%
- 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 triglycerideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCaprylyl caprylate/caprate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylyl caprylate/caprateXanthan gum~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- 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 Glycerin3-glyceryl ascorbate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A moisturizing vitamin C derivative. It is considered to be one of the most stable ones. It is effective in neutralizing free radicals and can help to even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration
More about 3-glyceryl ascorbate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1–1.5%
- 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 acidVitis vinifera seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSpinacia oleracea leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractBrassica oleracea italica extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractBrassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractTerminalia ferdinandiana seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oilAlgin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginTocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolPhytol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to have other skin benefits but any evidence is lacking. Can be irritating
More about PhytolIsomalt~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltTapioca starch~0.15–0.5%
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Propanediol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, 3-glyceryl ascorbate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, Algin, Tocopherol, Phytol, Isomalt, Tapioca starch, Maltodextrin, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol
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| Current StateVitamin C + Super GreensYOUR PRODUCT | colibri skincareVitamin C 20 Booster | Today's CosmeVitacos 20 Serum | HoliFrogSunnyside C Glow Serum | |
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| Match | — | 50% | 49% | 46% |
| Price | $11.03 | $24.64+$13.61 | $14.00+$2.97 | $34.95+$23.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Hydrolyzed Collagen | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Current State - Vitamin C + Super Greens" is effective for: Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (isomalt 0.15% - 0.60%, terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil 0.35% - 0.85%, 3-glyceryl ascorbate 1.30% - 1.90% and glycerin 1.50% - 2.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 11.89$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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