Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“It improves skin tone, lightens dark spots, and leaves the skin softer and more hydrated.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“Prevents premature skin aging, protecting the skin against the effects of UV rays and boosting collagen synthesis for a more vital, smooth and radiant complexion.”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient 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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 moreWorks
“Brightens and hydrates the skin.”
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, 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: glycosaminoglycans, caprylyl glycol.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.8–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.2–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinAscorbyl glucoside~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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 Ascorbyl glucoside1,2-hexanediol~1.1–1.6%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateKappaphycus alvarezii extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractCaesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLecithin~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlycosaminoglycans~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycosaminoglycansTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium gluconate~0.35–0.75%
Acacia senegal gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium acrylates copolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.4%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 14700~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl glucoside, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Caprylyl glycol, Lecithin, Glycosaminoglycans, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium gluconate, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ci 19140, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Ci 14700
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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.
| laCabineVit-C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderPerfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Treatment with Ferment2+ Vitamin C | KobayashiBe Cura Anti-Spot Penetration Emulsion | Skin GenericsBrightening Brightening Serum Vitamin C 20% Active Complex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | $33.50 | $132.51+$99.01 | $15.40−$18.10 | $34.69+$1.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Algae Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Sanitas Skincare Hyaluronic ConcentrateSkin Nutritions Vitamin C + 1%
Product summary
"LA CABINE - Vit-C Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 2.00% - 3.00% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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