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MZ Skin Brighten & Perfect 10% Vitamin C Corrective Serum
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Targeting Fine Lines & Wrinkles Lack of Firmness Pigmentation / Dark Spots The Good Stuff Paraben Free Silicone Free Suitable for Pregnancy Sulphate Free Tackle a range of skin imperfections with the MZ Skin Brighten & Perfect 10% Vitamin C Corrective Serum, a fast-acting serum suitable for use each day to help strengthen and protect the skin.Providing antioxidant-rich skincare, this serum features an optimal dosage of 10% stabilised vitamin C. This helps stimulate collagen synthesis and elasticity while creating a shield to protect the complexion against free radicals and environmental aggressors.The serum also includes peptides to help reduce hyperpigmentation, age spots and uneven tone and sodium hyaluronate to provide instant hydration and boost long-term moisture retention.
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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)
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.75%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Targeting Fine Lines & Wrinkles Lack of Firmness Pigmentation / Dark Spots The Good Stuff Paraben Free Silicone Free Suitable for Pregnancy Sulphate Free Tackle a range of skin imperfections with the MZ Skin Brighten & Perfect 10% Vitamin C Corrective Serum, a fast-acting serum suitable for use each day to help strengthen and protect the skin.Providing antioxidant-rich skincare, this serum features an optimal dosage of 10% stabilised vitamin C. This helps stimulate collagen synthesis and elasticity while creating a shield to protect the complexion against free radicals and environmental aggressors.The serum also includes peptides to help reduce hyperpigmentation, age spots and uneven tone and sodium hyaluronate to provide instant hydration and boost long-term moisture retention.
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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)
hydrolyzed yeast extract
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Targeting Fine Lines & Wrinkles Lack of Firmness Pigmentation / Dark Spots The Good Stuff Paraben Free Silicone Free Suitable for Pregnancy Sulphate Free Tackle a range of skin imperfections with the MZ Skin Brighten & Perfect 10% Vitamin C Corrective Serum, a fast-acting serum suitable for use each day to help strengthen and protect the skin.Providing antioxidant-rich skincare, this serum features an optimal dosage of 10% stabilised vitamin C. This helps stimulate collagen synthesis and elasticity while creating a shield to protect the complexion against free radicals and environmental aggressors.The serum also includes peptides to help reduce hyperpigmentation, age spots and uneven tone and sodium hyaluronate to provide instant hydration and boost long-term moisture retention.
sodium hyaluronate
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
2.8% -
4.1%
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
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Anti-oxidation
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
hydrolyzed yeast extract
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Tranexamic acid and peptides gently exfoliate, helping to diminish the appearance of age spots, dark spots and uneven skin tone.
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
56/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
parfum
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
cetearyl alcohol
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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)
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
parfum
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
cetearyl alcohol
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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)
isoamyl laurate
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Isoamyl laurate, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Tribehenin peg-20 esters, Acetyl glycyl beta-alanine, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium lactate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglucuronic acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Lecithin, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Citric acid
Sources
- Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics
- Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysis
- A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties
- New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interaction
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health