Dermadoctor Kakadu C 20% Vitamin C Ether Serum with Ferulic Acid and Vitamin Esters

Name: Dermadoctor - Kakadu C 20% Vitamin C Ether Serum with Ferulic Acid and Vitamin Esters
Brand: Dermadoctor

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WORKS FOR

Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
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KEY INGREDIENTS

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
ferulic acid
panthenol
epigallocatechin gallate
glycerin
sodium hyaluronate
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

75 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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"Kakadu C 20% Vitamin C Ether Serum with Ferulic Acid and Vitamin Esters"

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WIMJ summary

This product contains epigallocatechin gallate, ferulic acid. 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
epigallocatechin gallate	MEDIUM
ferulic acid	MEDIUM
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	LOW

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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, epigallocatechin gallate, ferulic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	MEDIUM
epigallocatechin gallate	MEDIUM
ferulic acid	MEDIUM

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

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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
epigallocatechin gallate	LOW

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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, epigallocatechin gallate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ferulic acid	HIGH
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	MEDIUM
epigallocatechin gallate	MEDIUM

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
ethoxydiglycol
peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 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	7.3% - 10.9%
ethoxydiglycol Helps to improve the product consistency	3.7% - 5.5%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.7% - 4.1%
peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together	2% - 3%
butylene glycol 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	1.6% - 2.5%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	1.3% - 2%
terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking	1.1% - 1.6%
epigallocatechin gallate A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare	0.9% - 1.35%
tocopherol 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	0.8% - 1.25%
alcohol 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	0.5% - 1.2%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.4% - 0.95%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.3% - 0.7%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	0.2% - 0.8%
ferulic acid 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%	0.15% - 0.65%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.65%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.1% - 0.4%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.05% - 0.3%
hexylene glycol Helps create a more spreadable product texture	0.05% - 0.2%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.05% - 0.15%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.05% - 0.15%
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