Dermalogica C-12 Pure Bright Serum - PowerBright TRx
Works for
MoisturizingOligopeptide-34, Cyclopentasiloxane + 4 moreWorks well
“Red and Brown Algae extracts help to brighten, providing further antioxidant benefits while fortifying the skin barrier.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, cyclopentasiloxane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: oligopeptide-34
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The innovative formulation features a blend of active ingredients to help combat hyperpigmentation such as brown spots, discoloration and uneven skin tone, while correcting the appearance of dullness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Oligopeptide-34May help
“It prevents and corrects fine lines and wrinkles and it combats hyper pigmentation.”
This product contains oligopeptide-34. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Cyclopentasiloxane~6.8–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPalmaria palmata extract~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Palmaria palmata extractAscophyllum nodosum extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Ascophyllum nodosum extractOligopeptide-34~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Oligopeptide-34Oligopeptide-51~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.95–1.4%
- 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 SqualaneHydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersPolysorbate 60~0.4–1%
Phytic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidZinc glycinate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Palmaria palmata extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Oligopeptide-34, Oligopeptide-51, Squalane, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Polysorbate 60, Phytic acid, Zinc glycinate, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| DermalogicaC-12 Pure Bright Serum - PowerBright TRxYOUR PRODUCT | DermalistAllSerum Skin Perfector | ICONIC LONDONUltimate Skin Serum - Exclusive | Centellian24Lifting Peptide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | $40.21 | $19.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Glycerin | Dipeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2
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