Works for
Anti-agingAscorbic acidWorks well
“Professional C® Serum 10% is formulated with L-Ascorbic Acid to help brighten and even skin tone, strengthen skin's antioxidant defenses and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without irritating skin.”
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
“Professional C® Serum 10% is formulated with L-Ascorbic Acid to help brighten and even skin tone, strengthen skin's antioxidant defenses and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without irritating 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 acidWorks 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Propylene glycol~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolWater~14–21%
Ascorbic acid~5.1–7.7%
- 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 acidPropylene carbonate~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateParfum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateAmyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Propylene glycol, Water, Ascorbic acid, Propylene carbonate, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Amyl cinnamal, Hexyl cinnamal
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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.
| ObagiProfessional-C Serum 10% StrengthYOUR PRODUCT | CodexialEnotime Booster Serum C10 | MesoesteticAnti-Aging Flash Ampoules Anti-Aging Solution | ISDINFlavo-C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Price | $115.00 | $46.13−$68.87 | $54.23−$60.77 | $21.14−$93.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Linoleic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Regimen Lab Vitamin XIsdinceutics Flavo-C Serum
Product summary
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 2.90% - 4.30% It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production, neutralizing free radicals in skin and improving pigmentation marks. We recommend to use up this product quickly after opening: Ascorbic Acid degrades fast when it gets in contact with air and light. The moment the product turns orange, it is a sign that a significant share of the vitamin C in it is no longer effective.
Price
The product retails from 92.00$ up to 100.00$ in the United States, for 150.50CA$ in Canada and for 86.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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