Works for
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“Hyaluronic acid** - powerful moisture-binding ingredient that can hold up to 1000x its weight in water, proven to hydrate skin, retains moisture and prevents moisture loss with reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol + 1 moreWorks
“Hyaluronic acid** - powerful moisture-binding ingredient that can hold up to 1000x its weight in water, proven to hydrate skin, retains moisture and prevents moisture loss with reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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).
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“15% Vitamin C is a concentrated solution that works to visibly even and brighten the appearance of skin tone; product is suitable for all skin types.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“Citric Acid - works by exfoliating the upper layer of dead skin cells to help clean pores, even skin tone and soften and smooth the skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucosideMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ascorbyl glucoside~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and 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
More about Ascorbyl glucosideButylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolSodium citrate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hydroxide~2.1–3.1%
Polysorbate 20~1.7–2.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin~1.2–1.7%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymer~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulations
More about Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymerAllantoin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCitric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTetrasodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneDipropylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumT-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholDenatonium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Ascorbyl glucoside, Butylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymer, Allantoin, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Xanthan gum, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Citric acid, Tetrasodium edta, Limonene, Dipropylene glycol, Linalool, Parfum, T-butyl alcohol, Denatonium benzoate
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| No7Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choice10% Niacinamide Booster | Bioelementsvc10 daily glow | Perricone MDH2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Booster Serum | |
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| Match | — | 47% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | $24.99 | $50.18+$25.19 | $66.00+$41.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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