Works for
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ascorbyl glucoside + 1 moreMay help
“This powerful antioxidant serum provides daily anti-pollution and environmental protection while helping strengthen and brighten skin .”
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, ascorbyl glucoside.
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucoside, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 1 moreMay help
“Improve skin suppleness while reducing visible pores and expression lines for smoother, younger-looking skin within 56 days of regular use.”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ascorbyl glucoside + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · GlycerinWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.Medium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~7.3–10.9%
- 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 acidGlycerin~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Oxidized glutathione~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl glucoside~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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 Ascorbyl glucosideAscorbic acid~1.3–2%
- 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 acidMarrubium vulgare extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractXanthan gum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium gluconate~0.2–0.75%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Oxidized glutathione, Ascorbyl glucoside, Ascorbic acid, Marrubium vulgare extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium gluconate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl alcohol, 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.
| Glo Skin BeautyDaily Power C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | BlissPro Brightening Serum | BellflowerVitamin C 20% Serum | COSRXThe Vitamin C 13 Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 82% | 82% |
| Price | — | $34.00 | $15.30 | $14.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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