La Roche-Posay Redermic C Pure Vitamin C Light
Works for
MoisturizingMadecassoside, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester + 8 moreWorks well
“smooths and replumps the skin thanks to fragmented Hyaluronic Acid presents in the formula.”
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:
glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, madecassoside
Anti-agingMadecassoside, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester + 1 moreMay help
“La Roche-Posay Redermic C Pure Vitamin C Light 40ml is an anti-ageing care formulated to fight against deep wrinkles, the lack of radiance, loss of firmness of normal to combination sensitive skins.”
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, madecassoside. 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 toneMadecassoside, Ascorbic acidNot delivered
“Vitamin C inhibits the production of Melanin produced at the level of melanocytes of the epidermis to reduce the appearance of dark spots.”
This product contains ingredients (madecassoside) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Madecassoside, Ascorbic acidWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.5–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 DimethiconeIsocetyl stearate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isocetyl stearateGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinMannose~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 acidCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 glycolSucrose tristearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose tristearatePotassium hydroxide~1–1.2%
Sodium styrene/ma copolymer~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSteareth-10~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Steareth-10Madecassoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about MadecassosideSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateHydrogenated lecithin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcrylates copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.25%
- 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 crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Isocetyl stearate, Glycerin, Mannose, Ascorbic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Sucrose tristearate, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium styrene/ma copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Steareth-10, Madecassoside, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Tetrasodium edta, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Xanthan gum, Acrylates copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
| La Roche-PosayRedermic C Pure Vitamin C LightYOUR PRODUCT | K republiqGlass Skin Finishing Glaze | CitrixVitamin C 10 Percent Cream | JASONVitamin E 25000 IU Facial Moisturizers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 66% | 65% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Cyclomethicone | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"La Roche-Posay - Redermic C Pure Vitamin C Light" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (2.00% - 2.50%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.20% - 0.40%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.50% - 0.75% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.30% - 0.55% and glycerin 3.10% - 3.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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