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NassifMD Dermaceuticals Night Time Age-Defying Concentrated Vitamin C Serum
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Night Time Age-Defying Concentrated Vitamin C Serum
retinol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It is a concentrated serum formulated with AcquaCell and Innumax Retinol (a less irritating form of Retinol) that works to hydrate the skin; visibly reduce uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles and improve firmness and elasticity, giving the skin a more youthful appearance .
retinol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
1.1% -
1.4%
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
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It is a concentrated serum formulated with AcquaCell and Innumax Retinol (a less irritating form of Retinol) that works to hydrate the skin; visibly reduce uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles and improve firmness and elasticity, giving the skin a more youthful appearance .
ectoin
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
dimethicone
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
glycerin
4.6% -
5.7%
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-blemish
retinol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
allantoin
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Exfoliation
retinol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
allantoin
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
1.1% -
1.4%
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
tocopheryl acetate
0.2% -
0.4%
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.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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
retinol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
allantoin
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Potential irritants
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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
retinol
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
All ingredients
glycerin
4.6% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
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
butylene glycol
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Sorbitol, Isostearyl alcohol, Butylene glycol cocoate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Dimethiconol, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Panthenol, Ectoin, Retinol, Sodium hyaluronate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl acetate, Allantoin, Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 20, Isohexadecane, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Ethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Sorbitan oleate, Dihydroxy methylchromone, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Sodium lactate, Behentrimonium chloride, Sodium pca, Sucrose laurate, Bht, Isopropyl alcohol, Bha, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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