Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Polyglutamic acid + 3 moreWorks
“A brightening serum developed with a nourishing blend of vitamins and antioxidants, the It’s Skin Power 10 Formula VC Effector promotes a glowing, healthy complexion.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, polyglutamic acid.
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).
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateNot delivered
“This ultra-lightweight serum absorbs quickly into the skin, enriched with vitamin C and green tea extract to brighten skin, lighten freckles and dark spots and enhancing collagen synthesis to fill in wrinkles.”
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 - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate ~1.7–2.5%, below the ~5% it needsUnder-dosed
“This ultra-lightweight serum absorbs quickly into the skin, enriched with vitamin C and green tea extract to brighten skin, lighten freckles and dark spots and enhancing collagen synthesis to fill in wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglutamic acid~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~1.7–2.5%
- 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 tetraisopalmitatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractDipropylene glycol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolEthyl hexanediol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Carbomer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerDisodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Polyglutamic acid, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Dipropylene glycol, Ethyl hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Parfum
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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.
| It'S SKINPOWER 10 FORMULA VC EFFECTORYOUR PRODUCT | skin ingredientssk.in marvel | hydro shot | ZelensPower C - Collagen-boosting & Brightening | Teoxane (Teosyal Cosmeceuticals)Teoxane RHA Vit C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 58% |
| Price | — | $75.08 | $63.06 | $120.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Cyclopentasiloxane | Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate | Glutathione |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Intraceuticals Booster Vitamin C+3Nacomi Next Lvl Vitamin C - Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate 5%
Product summary
"It'S SKIN - POWER 10 FORMULA VC EFFECTOR" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.90% - 4.30% and polyglutamic acid 2.20% - 3.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 3499.99KSH in Kenya, for 57.09A$ in Australia, for 17.00$ in the United States and for 17.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applicationsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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