Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Saccharide isomerate + 8 moreWorks
“We've paired it with Organic Blueberry Seed Oil, a rare botanical oil naturally rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids and phytosterols to help nourish the skin without clogging pores.”
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, saccharide isomerate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, persea gratissima oil.
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreNot delivered
“Vitamin C is one of the most researched ingredients in skincare and is widely used to improve the appearance of dull skin, uneven skin tone and the early signs of ageing.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate ~0.5–1.15%, below the ~5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Our Blueberry + Vitamin C Brightening Serum combines Vitamin C with Organic Blueberry Seed Oil and Organic Bearberry Extract to brighten the appearance of uneven skin tone, reduce skin congestion and restore a healthy-looking glow.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata peel oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.2–9.3%
- 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 juiceGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl olivate~2.3–3.5%
Sorbitan olivate~2–3%
Saccharide isomerate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateOlea europaea fruit oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPersea gratissima oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilVaccinium corymbosum seed oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, support the skin's barrier function and might help neutralize free radicals
More about Vaccinium corymbosum seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilCrambe abyssinica seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilCitrus reticulata peel oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilArctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilXanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 filtrateSambucus nigra extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Saccharide isomerate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Persea gratissima oil, Vaccinium corymbosum seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Xanthan gum, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sambucus nigra extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sorbic acid
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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.
| MelvoryBlueberry Vitamin C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum | Phyt'sReviderm Anti-Pollution Concentrate Organic | Dr. BrandtWrinkle Release Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $144.72 | $65.85 | $65.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Anhydroxylitol | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Melvory Store - Blueberry Vitamin C Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (saccharide isomerate 2.40% - 3.60% and glycerin 3.30% - 5.00%). 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 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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