This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.35% - 0.65%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.25% - 0.40%, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.25% - 0.50% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.50%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Humectants (arginine 0.20% - 0.35%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.50%, sodium lactate 0.35% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.60%, glucosamine hcl 0.35% - 0.60%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.60%, imperata cylindrica root extract 1.00% - 1.30% and glycerin 5.30% - 6.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 1.00$ up to 82.00$ in the United States, from 42.15£ up to 3006.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 162.95A$ in Australia.

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Anti-aging

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VITAL C hydrating anti-aging serum

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This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, lysine, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, vitis vinifera seed extract. 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.

palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.25% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

lysine 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

Evens skin tone

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Imparts noticeable brightness and glow Helps to lock in hydration with hyaluronic acid Aids in minimizing the appearance of lines and wrinkles Helps to fight the look of dark spots, discoloration and uneven tone Provides antioxidant defense against daily skin stressors Instantly soothes dull, dry skin while reducing visible signs of stress and fatigue

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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: glucosamine hcl, stearyl glycyrrhetinate.

glucosamine hcl 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

stearyl glycyrrhetinate 0.35% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation

taurine 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

VITAL C hydrating anti-aging serum

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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: arginine, glucosamine hcl.

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.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, linoleic acid, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, panthenol

palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

glucosamine hcl 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

dimethicone 0.6% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) 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 - imperata cylindrica root extract, squalene also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

imperata cylindrica root extract 1% - 1.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

squalene 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

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centella asiatica extract 0.4% - 0.6%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium dulcis oil 4.1% - 5%

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Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

limonene 1.9% - 2.3%

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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Comodogenic ingredients

squalene 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

corallina officinalis extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

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aloe barbadensis leaf juice 26% - 31%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Antibacterial, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging

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

water 12% - 14%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5.3% - 6.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Limonene, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Di-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Panthenol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycine soja sterols, Linoleic acid, Phospholipids, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalene, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosamine hcl, Hexylene glycol, Linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Peg-8, Pisum sativum extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Bambusa vulgaris leaf/stem extract, Tocopherol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Olea europaea leaf extract, Disodium edta, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Yeast polysaccharides, Sodium hyaluronate, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Carbomer, Eugenol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ascorbic acid, Sodium lactate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, Taurine, Corallina officinalis extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract, Centella asiatica extract, Potassium sorbate, Bht, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Darutoside, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Arginine, Leucine, Lysine, Sodium benzoate, Valine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

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Key ingredients	tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate acetyl hexapeptide-8 +27 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +8 more Other: niacinamide oligopeptide-32 +15 more	Common: linoleic acid palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +24 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-49	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +8 more Other: niacinamide oligopeptide-32 +15 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +5 more Other: hexapeptide-9 tripeptide-1 +11 more	Common: panthenol acetyl hexapeptide-8 +6 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +11 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +8 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +8 more Other: heptapeptide-15 palmitate niacinamide +12 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 panthenol +5 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-11 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +7 more Other: niacinamide acetyl octapeptide-3 +31 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +5 more Other: tripeptide-1 acetyl tetrapeptide-5 +20 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +15 more
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Potential Irritants	spiraea ulmaria flower extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +35 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +16 more	spiraea ulmaria flower extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +33 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +16 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	limonene Has skin benefit? tanacetum annuum flower oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	polyvinyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	echinacea angustifolia extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +7 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	aloe barbadensis flower extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +75 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? betaine Has skin benefit? +23 more	pearl extract Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +61 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +53 more

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Anti-aging

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Anti-oxidation

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