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K-SECRET Real Vita C Secret Ampoule

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Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Beta-glucan 0.05% - 0.2%Madecassoside 0.1% - 0.3%

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Product summary

"K-SECRET - Real Vita C Secret Ampoule" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing

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This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 3.50% - 5.20% It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production, neutralizing free radicals in skin and improving pigmentation marks. We recommend to use up this product quickly after opening: Ascorbic Acid degrades fast when it gets in contact with air and light. The moment the product turns orange, it is a sign that a significant share of the vitamin C in it is no longer effective.
Adenosine 0.05% - 0.20%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.10% - 0.30% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
Humectants (glycine 0.05% - 0.15%, sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.20%, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract 0.10% - 0.35% and glycerin 0.15% - 0.55%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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What can the product work for?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Brand from South Korea K-SECRET. Benefits An ampoule enriched with 14% pure Vitamin C to brighten your skin and even the skin tone.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione

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: ferulic acid, madecassoside, pinus pinaster bark extract, resveratrol.

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.

glutathione 0.05% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A 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

ferulic acid 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A 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%

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: astaxanthin, ferulic acid, madecassoside, resveratrol.

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.

adenosine 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

astaxanthin 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

ferulic acid 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glycine.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside

ubiquinone 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin, ferulic acid, glutathione, madecassoside, resveratrol, ubiquinone) 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 - cornus officinalis fruit extract, haematococcus pluvialis extract, pinus pinaster bark extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

ferulic acid 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

resveratrol 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone

ubiquinone 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

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Key Actives

beta-glucan 0.05% - 0.2%

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

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.3%

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

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ascorbic acid 3.5% - 5.2%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

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

alcohol 2.1% - 3.1%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract 22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

ascorbic acid 3.5% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

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

butylene glycol 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Alcohol, 2,3-butanediol, Water, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Caragana sinica root extract, Sambucus williamsii stem extract, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Madecassoside, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Viscum album extract, Salix alba bark extract, Acer nikoense bark extract, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Acanthopanax sessiliflorus bark extract, Aloe vera leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hordeum vulgare sprout extract, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Cudrania tricuspidata fruit extract, Rubus coreanus fruit extract, Citrofortunella microcarpa fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Levan, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Glycine, Carnitine, Arginine, Panthenol, Polysorbate 60, Caffeic acid, Ubiquinone, Hydroxycinnamic acid, Ferulic acid, Resveratrol, Gallic acid, Glutathione, Tocopherol, Fullerenes, Xanthophylls, Astaxanthin, Caffeine, Allantoin, Octyldodeceth-16, Octyldodeceth-25, Decyltetradeceth-25, Unknown, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Unknown, Adenosine, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium carbonate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Lysolecithin, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium metabisulfite, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pvp, Parfum, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal

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Key ingredients	ascorbic acid madecassoside +19 more	Common: ascorbic acid adenosine +4 more Other:	Common: ascorbic acid adenosine +4 more Other:	Common: ascorbic acid ascorbic acid +11 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +19 more	Common: ascorbic acid ferulic acid +5 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate acetyl glucosamine +6 more	Common: ascorbic acid ferulic acid +5 more Other: glyceryl glucoside tocopherol +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid ferulic acid +3 more Other: hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate tocopherol +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid ferulic acid +5 more Other: salicylic acid retinol +9 more	Common: ascorbic acid ferulic acid +4 more Other: bisabolol phloretin +3 more	Common: ascorbic acid ferulic acid +3 more Other: glycolic acid lactic acid +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid ferulic acid +3 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 tocopherol	Common: ascorbic acid ferulic acid +3 more Other: sodium pca tocopherol
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Potential Irritants	hydroxycitronellal Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +28 more	citrus junos seed extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +10 more	citrus junos seed extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +10 more	citrus paradisi fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +32 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? astaxanthin Has skin benefit? +10 more	taraxacum officinale extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +2 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? sodium metabisulfite Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +27 more	malva sylvestris flower extract Has skin benefit? lactococcus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +89 more	camellia sinensis leaf Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +13 more

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K-SECRET Real Vita C Secret Ampoule

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Evens skin tone

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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