Honest Beauty Vitamin C Radiance Serum

Name: Honest Beauty - Vitamin C Radiance Serum
Brand: Honest Beauty

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WORKS FOR

Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-blemish
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KEY INGREDIENTS

sodium ascorbyl phosphate
erythritol
glycerin
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
pullulan
pyrus malus fruit extract
silica
sodium acetylated hyaluronate
sodium pca
titanium dioxide
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62 /100

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Artichoke extract prevents pore-sagging, reducing the appearance of pores and fine lines, resulting in smoother, firmer skin."

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WIMJ summary

This product contains ingredients (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"Bursting with antioxidant benefits, the Vitamin C Radiance Serum shields skin from free radical damage, boosts collagen production, reduces inflammation and allows skin to repair itself a true rejuvenation sensation."

Cultbeauty

WIMJ summary

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - sodium ascorbyl phosphate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient sodium ascorbyl phosphate might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"hydrating hyaluronic acid, brightening vitamin C and pore-strengthening artichoke extract), the formula battles a whole bunch of skin care concerns."

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WIMJ summary

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium acetylated hyaluronate	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
pyrus malus fruit extract	LOW
cynara scolymus leaf extract	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
pyrus malus fruit extract
cynara scolymus leaf extract
aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
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	3.8% - 5.8%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	3.5% - 5.2%
pyrus malus fruit extract Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content	2.7% - 4%
cynara scolymus leaf extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating	2% - 3%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	1.6% - 2.5%
diglucosyl gallic acid	1.4% - 2.1%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	1.2% - 1.8%
lysolecithin Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin	1% - 1.5%
sclerotium gum Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions	0.8% - 1.2%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.5% - 1.15%
pullulan Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect	0.45% - 1.05%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	0.55% - 1.35%
sodium acetylated hyaluronate A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid	0.35% - 0.8%
sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer	0.3% - 0.75%
erythritol Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.75%
carrageenan Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation	0.35% - 0.75%
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.75%
isopentyldiol Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation	0.2% - 0.7%
trifolium pratense flower extract	0.15% - 0.65%
cananga odorata flower water	0.15% - 0.65%
trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Used to improve stability of the formulation	0.15% - 0.6%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.15% - 0.55%
caprylhydroxamic acid A preservative	0.15% - 0.55%
sodium ascorbyl phosphate A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C	0.15% - 0.55%
tin oxide A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation	0.2% - 0.8%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.1% - 0.5%
sorbic acid A preservative	0.1% - 0.4%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.1% - 0.4%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.05% - 0.3%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.05% - 0.25%
titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin	0.05% - 0.3%
mica Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light	0.05% - 0.2%
ci 77015	0.05% - 0.1%
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