Works for
Anti-agingFerulic acid, Vitis vinifera seed extract + 2 moreMay help
“Hydrates skin for a healthy and youthful complexion.”
This product contains ferulic acid, vitis vinifera seed extract. 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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer + 1 moreWorks
“Hydrates skin for a healthy and youthful complexion.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer.
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ferulic acid + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid, vitis vinifera seed extract) 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 - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ferulic acid + 1 moreMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ferulic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 flagged ingredientsMedium 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 Glycerin3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidLactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPolysorbate 20~1.3–1.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolFerulic acid~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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%
More about Ferulic acidPhyllanthus emblica extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1-methylhydantoin-2-imide~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSodium citrate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- 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 hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerVitis vinifera seed extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractGlutamylamidoethyl imidazole~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A peptide that is claimed to be helpful in supporting vitamin D production in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Glutamylamidoethyl imidazolePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Pentylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 16035~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ferulic acid, Phyllanthus emblica extract, 1-methylhydantoin-2-imide, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Glutamylamidoethyl imidazole, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Pentylene glycol, Sorbic acid, Ci 19140, Ci 16035
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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.
| LACURAVitamin C serumYOUR PRODUCT | e.l.f. CosmeticsBright Icon Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Serum | Pestle & MortarVitamin C 2 Phase Serum | innisfreeVitamin C Green Tea Enzyme Brightening Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $51.99 | — | $88.00+$36.01 | $30.93−$21.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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