PRODUCT REVIEW
Jeffree Star Cosmetics Vitamin C Skin Perfecting Serum
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Tinted green & infused with licorice root & mandarin extract, to effectively mask blemishes, reduce redness & soothe irritation.
niacinamide
2.2% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is 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
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.8% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This lightweight texture is packed with active ingredients like Vitamin C & E, Amino Acids, and Niacinamide, that will leave your skin plumped & brightened all while boosting your skin's elasticity.
niacinamide
2.2% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is 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
threonine
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
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
serine
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Vitamin C , brightening, antioxidant, anti-aging Amino Acid Blend , supreme moisturization Licorice Root , anti-inflammatory/soothing agent Hyaluronic Acid , plumps skin & boosts elasticity Vitamin E , helps retain moisture, and protects against external stressors Niacinamide , brightening
niacinamide
2.2% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is 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
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
alanine
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Vitamin C , brightening, antioxidant, anti-aging Amino Acid Blend , supreme moisturization Licorice Root , anti-inflammatory/soothing agent Hyaluronic Acid , plumps skin & boosts elasticity Vitamin E , helps retain moisture, and protects against external stressors Niacinamide , brightening
serine
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
sodium hyaluronate
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
sodium lactate
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
butyrospermum parkii butter
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
2.2% -
2.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
Is 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
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.8% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-aging,
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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
butyrospermum parkii butter
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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All ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Unspecified form of vitamin c, Unknown, Tin, Unknown, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Tridecane, Glyceryl distearate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sodium pca, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Glyceryl stearate se, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Betaine, Sorbitol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Oryza sativa bran extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Stearic acid, Undecane, Sorbitan isostearate, Sodium lactate, Ceramide np, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pca, Sodium phytate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Serine, Aluminum hydroxide, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Alanine, Dipropylene glycol, Glycine, Sucrose distearate, Glutamic acid, Lysine, Unknown, Mica, Threonine, Arginine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin oxide, Cholesterol, Ceramide ns, Proline, Ceramide ap, Ceramide as, Ceramide eop, Ci 19140, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
Sources
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- Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage
- Application of tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid in cosmetic formulations: Stability studies and in vivo efficacy
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory properties