Works for
Anti-agingAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Ascorbyl glucoside + 1 moreMay help
“Helps smooth, strengthen, and protect healthy skin with 3 synergistic forms of Vitamin C. Beneficial to all skin types, especially skin that show signs of premature ageing, irregular tone and sun-damage.”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate. 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.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
“Helps smooth, strengthen, and protect healthy skin with 3 synergistic forms of Vitamin C. Beneficial to all skin types, especially skin that show signs of premature ageing, irregular tone and sun-damage.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Ascorbyl glucoside + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate) 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 - ascorbyl glucoside also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateSodium hyaluronate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAscorbyl glucoside~2.2–3.3%
- 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 glucosideAscorbyl palmitate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateGlycerin~1.1–1.6%
- 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 GlycerinVegetable oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilOlus oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oil1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDicaprylyl ether~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateLauryl glucoside~0.1–0.5%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlyceryl oleate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateIngredient list view
Water, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Sodium hyaluronate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glycerin, Vegetable oil, Olus oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Dicaprylyl ether, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl glucoside, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glyceryl oleate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
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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.
| IntraceuticalsBooster Vitamin C+3YOUR PRODUCT | ZelensPower C - Collagen-boosting & Brightening | skin ingredientssk.in marvel | hydro shot | TheramidC-TETRA E.F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 53% |
| Price | $56.00 | $62.30+$6.30 | $75.08+$19.08 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate | Cyclopentasiloxane | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Intraceuticals - Booster Vitamin C+3" could be helpful for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.10% - 1.60% and sodium hyaluronate 2.90% - 4.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 30.60$ up to 51.00$ in the United States, for 61.30CA$ in Canada and for 51.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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