This product contains acids (glycolic acid 0.01% - 0.05%, glycolic acid 0.05% - 0.15%, lactic acid 0.45% - 0.65% and lactic acid 0.50% - 0.75%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.15% - 0.30%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.95% - 1.15%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.50% and panthenol 0.95% - 1.15%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails from 233.00$ up to 450.00$ in the United States, from 139.99£ up to 160.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 26700.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 291.30CA$ in Canada and for 310.00A$ in Australia.

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Our Expert View These ampoules are the elixir of radiant skin, containing key antioxidants and acids to brighten, hydrate and smooth your skin.

Source: Currentbody

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

sodium hyaluronate 0.3% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

panthenol 0.95% - 1.15%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

propylene glycol 5.3% - 6.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

glycolic acid 0.05% - 0.15%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) 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.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 3.2% - 3.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

tocopheryl acetate 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The innovative routine seeks to improve texture while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, encouraging a healthier-looking glow.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

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 - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 3.2% - 3.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

glycolic acid 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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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lactic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

lactic acid 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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propylene glycol 5.3% - 6.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 3.2% - 3.9%

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

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unspecified form of vitamin c 44% - 54%

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propylene glycol 5.3% - 6.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

water 4.1% - 5%

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Plain old water

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Unspecified form of vitamin c, Propylene glycol, Water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Sodium citrate, Trideceth-9, Citric acid, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 20, Soluble proteoglycan, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Lactic acid, Water, Lactic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Water, Dimethylaminoethanol tartrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium dna, Silanetriol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Ascorbic acid, Water, Sodium ascorbate, Sodium bicarbonate, Disodium edta, Glycolic acid, Water, Glycolic acid, Sodium hydroxide

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Key ingredients	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid glycolic acid +4 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid glycolic acid +3 more Other: niacinamide ascorbic acid +14 more	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate Other: erythritol fructose +8 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid panthenol +1 more Other: hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate alpha-arbutin +7 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid panthenol +1 more Other: glycerin	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid panthenol +1 more Other: niacinamide glycerin +4 more	Common: lactic acid panthenol Other: niacinamide glycerin +1 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid panthenol Other: trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 sodium pca +3 more	Common: glycolic acid panthenol +1 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +14 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid panthenol +1 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin +2 more	Common: lactic acid glycolic acid +1 more Other: azelaic acid niacinamide +3 more
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Potential Irritants	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +24 more	isopropyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +4 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +7 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? cynara scolymus leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? kojic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	unspecified form of vitamin c Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +35 more	collagen Has skin benefit? unspecified form of vitamin c Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? hydroxyethylcellulose Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit water Has skin benefit? +25 more	hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? +20 more

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