Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingPentylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extractNot delivered
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Sodium ascorbyl phosphateMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~7.9–11.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateHamamelis virginiana water~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Pentylene glycol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Hamamelis virginiana water, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Pentylene glycol, Benzoic acid, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract
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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.
| Mallows BeautyVitamin C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | PrincipiaVITAMINA C-10 | Dr. David JackGood Morning Vitamin C Serum | SwisseVitamin C 10% Brightening Booster Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 69% | 68% |
| Price | — | $13.67 | $118.98 | $21.04 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: BABE LABORATORIOS Vitamin C+ AmpoulesGleamin Superactive Serum
Product summary
"Mallows Beauty - Vitamin C Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
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