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NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Enriched with 22% of sodium ascorbyl phosphate and niacinamide, this potent serum removes blemishes, brightens dull skin tone, and nourishes tired skin to reveal a healthy-looking complexion.
niacinamide
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Produce Collagen Synthesis Protect skin from oxidative damages, a main factor of skin aging Improve appearance of fragile and dull skin Prevents skin from further troubles and breakouts POINTS Brightening The mixture of 22%of Ascorbic Acid and Niacinamide works as powerful reboot ingredients to help brighten up the skin tone by diminishing the appearance of photo damage, providing radiant and luminous skin.
niacinamide
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
ascorbic acid
0.4% -
0.65%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Produce Collagen Synthesis Protect skin from oxidative damages, a main factor of skin aging Improve appearance of fragile and dull skin Prevents skin from further troubles and breakouts POINTS Brightening The mixture of 22%of Ascorbic Acid and Niacinamide works as powerful reboot ingredients to help brighten up the skin tone by diminishing the appearance of photo damage, providing radiant and luminous skin.
niacinamide
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ascorbic acid
0.4% -
0.65%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A super potent Vitamin C Serum is enriched with Niacinamide and 22% of Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate , a stabilized source of vitamin C , along with citrus fruit extracts and vitamin complex (Vitamin E, Vitamin B5) that all work together to brighten and firm the appearance of skin for healthy-looking complexion.This revolutionary serum containing Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid is to make sure the skin remains hydrated and smooth as well.
niacinamide
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
hippophae rhamnoides oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
sodium hyaluronate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
hippophae rhamnoides oil
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
ascorbic acid
0.4% -
0.65%
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
niacinamide
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Comodogenic ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Water, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Octyldodeceth-16, Xanthan gum, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Sodium metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coptis japonica extract, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Disodium edta, Limonene, Linalool, Water, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Xanthan gum, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Sodium metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coptis japonica extract, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Ascorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Disodium edta
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- Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Final report on the safety assessment of sodium sulfite, potassium sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
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- Regulation of collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts by the sodium and magnesium salts of ascorbyl-2-phosphate
- Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment
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