MyChelle Dermaceuticals Perfect C Serum

MyChelle Dermaceuticals Perfect C Serum

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Evens skin tone
Ascorbic acid, Glucosamine hcl
Works well
What the product description says
“A high active level of 17% L-ascorbic acid, the only effective anti-aging form of vitamin C, and buddleja plant stem cells brighten, protect against photo-damage, and combat the visible signs of aging.”
Source: SmallFlower

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

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glucosamine hcl.

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 acidHeroEffect: HighThe 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~6.2–9.3%
Glucosamine hclKey activeEffect: MediumMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.~0.35–0.85%
Anti-aging
Ascorbic acid, Astaxanthin + 4 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Advanced multi-tasking vitamin C formula reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles.”
Source: SmallFlower

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: astaxanthin, tocotrienols.

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.

Ascorbic acidHeroEffect: HighThe 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~6.2–9.3%
AstaxanthinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation~0.2–0.75%
TocotrienolsKey activeEffect: MediumA type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms~0.15–0.65%
Glucosamine hclEffect: LowMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.~0.35–0.85%
UbiquinoneEffect: LowCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen~0.1–0.45%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.5%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Ascorbic acid, Ergothioneine + 5 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid, astaxanthin, ergothioneine, tocotrienols, ubiquinone) 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 acidHeroEffect: HighThe 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~6.2–9.3%
ErgothioneineKey activeEffect: HighCan help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking~1.7–2.5%
AstaxanthinKey activeEffect: HighHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation~0.2–0.75%
TocotrienolsKey activeEffect: HighA type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms~0.15–0.65%
UbiquinoneKey activeEffect: HighCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen~0.1–0.45%
Glucosamine hclEffect: LowMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.~0.35–0.85%
TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.15–0.5%
Moisturizing
Not advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Elaeis guineensis oil + 5 more
Works

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructooligosaccharides, glucosamine hcl.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.7–5.6%
Elaeis guineensis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.25%
FructooligosaccharidesKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.1%
Glucosamine hclKey active· HumectantEffect: HighMight be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.~0.35–0.85%
UbiquinoneKey activeEffect: HighCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen~0.1–0.45%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.5%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~22–33%est.
Ascorbic acidThe 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 agingHigh~6.2–9.3%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~5.4–8.1%est.
Citrus tangerina peel oilEssential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~1–1.5%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.8–1.25%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
AstaxanthinHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammationMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Hamamelis virginiana water~22–33%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Ascorbic acid~6.2–9.3%
Hero · Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin toneIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

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

More about Ascorbic acid
Alcohol~5.4–8.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Water~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ergothioneine~1.7–2.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking

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Buddleja davidii meristem cell culture~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Solanum lycopersicum fruit lipids~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Citrus tangerina peel oil~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citrus paradisi peel oil
Elaeis guineensis oil~0.55–1.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Fructooligosaccharides~0.45–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Beta-carotene~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Glucosamine hcl~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.

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Wine extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Wine extract
Astaxanthin~0.2–0.75%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation

More about Astaxanthin
Tocotrienols~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

A type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms

More about Tocotrienols
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.75%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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 Tocopherol
Ubiquinone~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

More about Ubiquinone
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ingredient list view

Hamamelis virginiana water, Ascorbic acid, Alcohol, Glycerin, Water, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Ergothioneine, Buddleja davidii meristem cell culture, Solanum lycopersicum fruit lipids, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-carotene, Glucosamine hcl, Wine extract, Astaxanthin, Tocotrienols, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum

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Product summary

"MyChelle Dermaceuticals - Perfect C Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging and Evens skin tone

This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 6.10% - 9.20% 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.
  • Humectants (glycerin 3.70% - 5.60% and fructooligosaccharides 0.45% - 1.05%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "MyChelle Dermaceuticals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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MyChelle Dermaceuticals Perfect C Serum
MyChelle DermaceuticalsPerfect C Serum

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