Physicians Formula Skin Booster Brightening Vitamin Shot
Works for
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Custom serum blend targets uneven skin tone and helps reduce the appearance of dark spots for brighter and more radiant-looking skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Copernicia cerifera cera + 8 moreWorks
“Hydrogel encapsulated technology delivers effective results allowing you to be your own mixologist while creating a custom regimen to tackle your skin's needs!”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa gallica flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinGlycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium stearate~4–4.9%
Ci 77891~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copernicia cerifera cera~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPolysorbate 60~1.8–2.2%
Illite~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneRosa damascena callus culture extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower water~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterRosa canina fruit oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilRosa gallica flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 77491~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOenothera biennis oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Hexylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 acetateCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAluminum hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Algin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCellulose gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylate1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.15%
Leuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Sodium stearate, Ci 77891, Copernicia cerifera cera, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polysorbate 60, Illite, Squalane, Rosa damascena callus culture extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rosa gallica flower extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77491, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Oenothera biennis oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Algin, Sodium hyaluronate, Cellulose gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium polyacrylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate
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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.
| Physicians FormulaSkin Booster Brightening Vitamin ShotYOUR PRODUCT | The Perfect VVV Serum | Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum | NiveaLUMINOUS630 Anti Age & Dark Spot Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | $13.49 | $54.00+$40.51 | $144.64+$131.15 | $30.36+$16.87 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Panthenol | Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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