
“Gluta Vitamin C Brightening Serum”
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 acetyl glucosamine, 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: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
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.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid, acetyl glucosamine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ferulic acid.
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.
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid, ferulic 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 - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
“This fast-acting formula leads to significant improvements in skin texture, with a reduction in dead skin cells by 10.72%, roughness by 8.01%, and an increase in clarity by 0.66% and moisture level by 12.15%.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, panthenol
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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 acidA 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
More about DimethiconeUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolA 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 acidAn 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 SqualaneMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneA 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 GlutathioneUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA 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 tetraisopalmitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractA potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractPure 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 TocopherolAn 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 ArginineIs 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 NiacinamideA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilWater, Ascorbic acid, Tromethamine, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Bis-ethoxydiglycol cyclohexane 1,4-dicarboxylate, Squalane, Caffeine, Sodium chloride, Panthenol, Acetyl glucosamine, Sodium hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Glutathione, Pentylene glycol, Parfum, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Xanthan gum, Sodium sulfite, Disodium edta, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Ferulic acid, Dextrin, Achillea millefolium extract, Tocopherol, Arginine, Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Methyl trimethicone, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil
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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.
| IOPEGluta Vitamin C Brightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXAdvanced The Vitamin C 23 Serum | LANEIGERadian-C Vitamin Spot Ampoule | Wildfleur15% Pure Vitamin C + Xanthophyll - Marigold Brightening Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 85% | 80% |
| Price | $49.00 | $19.99−$29.01 | $28.96−$20.04 | $34.00−$15.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 12 | 10 of 12 | 8 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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More alternatives: Dermatica Vitamin C 15%: Fresh Batch Ascorbic AcidLuzern Laboratories Serum Absolut V15+
"IOPE - Gluta Vitamin C Brightening Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing
The product retails for 41.25$ in the United States.
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