This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 4.70% - 7.00% 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.
Peptides (acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.50% - 1.15%). 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.
Adenosine 0.45% - 1.00%. 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).
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.75% and glycerin 2.00% - 3.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 90.22A$ in Australia and for 32.99$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Our most potent vitamin C serum is formulated with L-Ascorbic acid, the purest form of vitamin C. Also enriched with vitamin E and salicylic acid it has a 12 percent concentration of pure vitamin C and a formula that Instantly increases radiance Helps reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and fine lines Helps brighten and refine the skin Visibly evens tone for a younger looking complexion Dermatologist tested and validated In 8 weeks skin looks 70% brighter, feels 83% smoother and pores are 59% less visible.

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester.

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 0.45% - 1%

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)

ascorbic acid 4.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Our most potent vitamin C serum is formulated with L-Ascorbic acid, the purest form of vitamin C. Also enriched with vitamin E and salicylic acid it has a 12 percent concentration of pure vitamin C and a formula that Instantly increases radiance Helps reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and fine lines Helps brighten and refine the skin Visibly evens tone for a younger looking complexion Dermatologist tested and validated In 8 weeks skin looks 70% brighter, feels 83% smoother and pores are 59% less visible.

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

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.

ascorbic acid 4.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

salicylic acid 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

Moisturizing

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: dimethicone, c13-14 isoparaffin.

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

acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

dimethicone 3.1% - 4.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

ascorbic acid 4.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

adenosine 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.5% - 1.15%

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

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

ascorbic acid 4.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

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

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

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ascorbic acid 4.7% - 7%

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

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 denat. 1.4% - 2.1%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

ascorbic acid 4.7% - 7%

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

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

dimethicone 3.1% - 4.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Ascorbic acid, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Potassium hydroxide, Polysilicone-11, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Adenosine, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Silica, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Laureth-7, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Poloxamer 338, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan laurate, Xanthan gum, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Salicylic acid, Parfum

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Key ingredients	ascorbic acid acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +5 more	Common: ascorbic acid adenosine +2 more Other: ferulic acid glutathione +4 more	Common: ascorbic acid acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +5 more Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: ascorbic acid adenosine +2 more Other: ferulic acid glycolic acid +2 more	Common: ascorbic acid adenosine +2 more Other: ferulic acid glutathione +4 more	Common: ascorbic acid adenosine +1 more Other: niacinamide glutathione +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid dimethicone +2 more Other: glycolic acid hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans +1 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +1 more Other: betaine biosaccharide gum-1 +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: ceramide np ceramide ap +5 more	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin +3 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin +1 more Other: ferulic acid hyaluronic acid +3 more	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin +1 more Other: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate glycolic acid
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	taraxacum officinale extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +2 more	taraxacum officinale extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? glutathione Has skin benefit? +6 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? actinidia chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	bambusa vulgaris water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? polysilicone-11 Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more

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L'Oréal Paris 12% Pure Vitamin C + E + Salicylic Acid Serum

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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