Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWorks well
“Created using time-release technology, the night time treatment uses a 30% L-ascorbic Acid solution to even your skin tone for a more radiant, uniform surface.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: 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.
Anti-agingAscorbic acid, Ubiquinone + 1 moreWorks well
“An advanced Vitamin C Complex maintains natural collagen, helping skin to appear firmer while targeting the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
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.
MoisturizingSqualane, Ubiquinone + 4 moreWorks
“Thanks to essential Fatty Acids, your moisture barrier will be fortified, allowing water to stay locked in for longer, combatting dry patches.”
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:
isomalt, hydrolyzed corn starch.
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: squalane, isononyl isononanoate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Ubiquinone + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Isohexadecane~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneAscorbic acid~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerIsononyl isononanoate~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateTocopheryl acetate~1.5–2.2%
- 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 acetateCitrus grandis peel oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCitrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Squalane~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneUbiquinone~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneIsomalt~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltHydrated silica~0.45–1.05%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHydrolyzed corn starch~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Isohexadecane, Ascorbic acid, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Isononyl isononanoate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopheryl acetate, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Squalane, Ubiquinone, Isomalt, Hydrated silica, Limonene, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| DCLC Scape High Potency Night Booster 30YOUR PRODUCT | Skin ScriptVitamin C/Green Tea Serum | SkinMedicaVitamin C Plus E Complex | Glow Jar8% AM Vitamin C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 85% | 84% |
| Price | — | — | $103.36 | $41.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Bisabolol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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More alternatives: Stratia C+C SerumBiovene VITAMIN C 27% SERUM
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