Name: Prequel - LUCENT-C BRIGHTENING VITAMIN C SERUM
Brand: Prequel

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Anti-aging

This product contains ferulic acid. 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.

ferulic acid 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%

ascorbic acid 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

niacinamide 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

LUCENT-C BRIGHTENING VITAMIN C SERUM

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The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ferulic acid.

ferulic acid 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%

ascorbic acid 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

niacinamide 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": mannitol, caprylyl 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).

inulin 0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

mannitol 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

caprylyl glycol 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ferulic 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).

ferulic acid 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%

ascorbic acid 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

ergothioneine 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking

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niacinamide 0.5% - 1.15%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

ferulic acid 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%

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ascorbic acid 3.7% - 5.6%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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

ethoxydiglycol 2.5% - 3.8%

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Helps to improve the product consistency

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.3% - 6.4%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

ascorbic acid 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Ascorbic acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Isopentyldiol, Ferulic acid, Ergothioneine, Inulin, Niacinamide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Aminomethyl propanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Mannitol

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WIMJ similarity score		75%	87%	84%	78%	77%	75%	75%	74%	67%	64%	63%
Key ingredients	ascorbic acid niacinamide +4 more	Common: ascorbic acid niacinamide Other: adenosine glutathione +2 more	Common: ascorbic acid ferulic acid Other: panthenol glycerin +3 more	Common: ascorbic acid ferulic acid Other: alpha-arbutin helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid niacinamide +1 more Other: glycerin tocopherol +3 more	Common: ascorbic acid ferulic acid Other: panthenol glycerin +3 more	Common: niacinamide ascorbic acid +1 more Other: azelaic acid alpha-arbutin +6 more	Common: ascorbic acid niacinamide Other: adenosine glutathione +2 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +6 more Other: adenosine panthenol +24 more	Common: niacinamide ascorbic acid Other: glycerin glycine soja oil +4 more	Common: ascorbic acid Other:	Common: niacinamide ferulic acid +1 more Other: salicylic acid sodium ascorbyl phosphate +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? glutathione Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more	withania somnifera root extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? glutathione Has skin benefit? +6 more	citrus paradisi fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +32 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit?	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +12 more	bambusa vulgaris water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	propanediol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +23 more	bambusa vulgaris water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	malva sylvestris flower extract Has skin benefit? lactococcus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +89 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more

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Prequel LUCENT-C BRIGHTENING VITAMIN C SERUM

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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