Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Serum Capsules
Works for
Anti-agingAscorbic acidWorks well
“Visibly brighten your complexion for younger looking skin in just one week with Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Vitamin C Serum Capsules.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
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.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acidWorks well
“This brightening serum from a dermatologist recommended skincare brand visibly reduces the look of dark spots and early signs of skin aging for beautifully luminous and even-toned skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetate + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Dimethicone, Dimethiconol + 1 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Dimethicone~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeAscorbic acid~8.8–13.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 acidTrisiloxane~4.9–7.3%
Dimethiconol~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolSilica dimethyl silylate~3–4.5%
Dimethicone/vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate crosspolymer~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDiethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateRubus idaeus leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractIngredient list view
Dimethicone, Ascorbic acid, Trisiloxane, Dimethiconol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Dimethicone/vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Rubus idaeus leaf extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NeutrogenaRapid Tone Repair 20% Vitamin C Serum CapsulesYOUR PRODUCT | ExuvianceVitamin C Serum Capsules | RoC SkincareMulti Correxion Renewal + Radiance Capsules Serum Night 30 Biodegradable Capsules | BorghesePower-C Firming and Brightening Serum Capsules | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 94% | 86% |
| Price | — | $66.52 | — | $89.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tyrosinamide | Knotgrass Extract | — |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Beauty Pie Superactive Capsules Extreme 30% Vitamin C Serum + Resveratrol + OryzanolThe INKEY List CA Vitamin C 30%
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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