Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Plus, clinically proven acne medication that gently eliminates acne and helps prevent breakouts without irritating dry or sensitive skin.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Ganoderma lucidum extract + 3 moreWorks
“Skin-quenching Hyaluronic Acid hydrates and replenishes for soft, rejuvenated skin that glows.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
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 tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Salicylic acidMay help
“OXY Total Care Vitamin C Serum brightens and smooths with highly stable Vitamin C that deeply penetrates to even skin tone and to fade acne marks.”
This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains salicylic acid. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. 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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidWater~45–55%
Ethoxydiglycol~9.6–11.7%
Butylene glycol~5.7–7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDisteareth-100 ipdi~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidPeg-8 dimethicone~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-8 dimethiconePeg-8 ricinoleate~1.3–1.5%
Citric acid~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGanoderma lucidum extract~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractHyaluronic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Propanediol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSilanetriol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Disteareth-100 ipdi, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Peg-8 dimethicone, Peg-8 ricinoleate, Citric acid, Parfum, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Hyaluronic acid, Potassium sorbate, Propanediol, Silanetriol, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum
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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.
| OXYTotal care vitamin c serumYOUR PRODUCT | PSA SkinLiquid Clarity BHA and Bakuchiol Blemish Recovery Booster | psaLIQUID CLARITY BHA & Bakuchiol Blemish Recovery Booster | EcookingAcne Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 81% |
| Price | $5.49 | $31.00+$25.51 | $31.00+$25.51 | $41.62+$36.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"OXY - Total care vitamin c serum" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.45% - 0.65% and glycerin 3.30% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 9.70$ in the United States.
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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.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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