Works for
Anti-oxidationAscorbic acid, Pyridoxine + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid, glutathione) 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 - pyridoxine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingAscorbic acid, Retinyl acetate + 9 moreWorks well
“Housed in air-tight, light-resistant packaging to protect the solution's efficacy, the concentrate delivers powerful antioxidant properties and boosts collagen production for firmer-looking, more youthful skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: aspartic acid, folic acid, retinyl acetate, serine, threonine.
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.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane + 30 moreWorks
“Its dose of Polysaccharides intensely moisturize, while NCTF® revitalizes to leave the complexion brighter, smoother and well-rested.”
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:
alanine, aminobutyric acid.
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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Glutathione + 4 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
In addition, this product contains glutathione. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
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: alanine.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Methylisothiazolinone, Retinyl acetate + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Water~45–55%
Ascorbic acid~5.4–6.6%
- 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 acidCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.4–5.4%
- 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 triglycerideCyclopentasiloxane~3.1–3.7%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxanePropylene glycol laurate~2.2–2.7%
Cyclohexasiloxane~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBiosaccharide gum-1~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1–1.2%
- 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 copolymerSqualane~0.75–1.1%
- 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 SqualaneSucrose palmitate~0.55–0.85%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Ethylcellulose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol isostearate~0.3–0.55%
Glyceryl linoleate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleatePolysorbate 60~0.3–0.55%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedTriethanolamine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlucose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Potassium chloride~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Calcium chloride~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideGlutamine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phosphate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium acetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolLysine hcl~0.15–0.25%
Arginine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAlanine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineHistidine~0.15–0.25%
Valine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leucine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Threonine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineIsoleucine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineTryptophan~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tyrosine~0.15–0.25%
Glycine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycinePolysorbate 80~0.15–0.3%
Serine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineCystine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyanocobalamin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminDeoxycytidine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Deoxyguanosine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glutathione~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneAsparagine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aspartic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidOrnithine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about OrnithineGlutamic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Proline~0.2–0.35%
Aminobutyric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Has been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing
More about Aminobutyric acidMethionine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Taurine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineHydroxyproline~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
More about HydroxyprolineGlucosamine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme a~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and dissolve other ingredients in a product
More about Coenzyme aGlucuronolactone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium glucuronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thiamine diphosphate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium flavine adenine dinucleotide~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Uridine~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinyl acetate~0.25–0.4%
Inositol~0.25–0.45%
Deoxycytidine~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Niacin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
More about NiacinNiacinamide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePyridoxine~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. It might be irritating
More about PyridoxineBiotin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinCalcium pantothenate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateFolic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
More about Folic acidRiboflavin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl phosphate~0.3–0.55%
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Eugenol~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLimonene~0.05–0.15%
- 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, Ascorbic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene glycol laurate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide gum-1, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Sucrose palmitate, Chlorphenesin, Ethylcellulose, Propylene glycol isostearate, Glyceryl linoleate, Polysorbate 60, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Triethanolamine, Sodium chloride, Glucose, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Potassium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Calcium chloride, Glutamine, Sodium phosphate, Sodium acetate, Tocopherol, Lysine hcl, Arginine, Alanine, Histidine, Valine, Leucine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Glycine, Polysorbate 80, Serine, Cystine, Cyanocobalamin, Deoxycytidine, Deoxyguanosine, Glutathione, Asparagine, Aspartic acid, Ornithine, Glutamic acid, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, Proline, Aminobutyric acid, Methionine, Taurine, Hydroxyproline, Glucosamine, Coenzyme a, Glucuronolactone, Sodium glucuronate, Thiamine diphosphate, Disodium flavine adenine dinucleotide, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, Unknown, Uridine, Unknown, Retinyl acetate, Inositol, Unknown, Deoxycytidine, Niacin, Niacinamide, Unknown, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Calcium pantothenate, Folic acid, Riboflavin, Tocopheryl phosphate, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, 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.
| FilorgaC RecoverYOUR PRODUCT | NorevaIklen+ [Pure-C-Reverse] Regenerating & Perfecting Booster Serum | BiobareVitamin C, B, E & Ferulic Serum | indē wildAM Sunrise Glow Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | — | $49.28 | — | $39.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 30 | 2 of 30 | 4 of 30 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Ferulic Acid | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: ORGANYS 20% Vitamin C SerumVitabrid Wrinkle Serum Professional
Product summary
"Filorga - C Recover" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 5.40% - 6.60% It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production, neutralizing free radicals in skin and improving pigmentation marks. We recommend to use up this product quickly after opening: Ascorbic Acid degrades fast when it gets in contact with air and light. The moment the product turns orange, it is a sign that a significant share of the vitamin C in it is no longer effective.
- This product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl acetate 0.25% - 0.40%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Humectants (inositol 0.25% - 0.45%, aminobutyric acid 0.20% - 0.35%, glutamic acid 0.20% - 0.35%, aspartic acid 0.20% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.30%, histidine 0.15% - 0.25%, glycine 0.15% - 0.25%, biosaccharide gum-1 1.30% - 1.50%, arginine 0.15% - 0.25% and alanine 0.15% - 0.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 86.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 34 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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