Works for
Evens skin toneFerulic acidMay help
“Sérum com 10% de Vitamina C e 0,5% de Ácido Ferúlico com alta eficácia contra linhas finas, textura irregular e hiperpigmentação.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ferulic acid.
Anti-agingFerulic acid, Sodium ascorbyl phosphateMay help
“Sérum com 10% de Vitamina C e 0,5% de Ácido Ferúlico com alta eficácia contra linhas finas, textura irregular e hiperpigmentação.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Ferulic acidWorks well
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).
The following ingredients - sodium ascorbyl phosphate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycolWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, 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).
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Sodium ascorbyl phosphateMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Xanthan gum~10–16%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium ascorbyl phosphate~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateCitric acid~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidFerulic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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%
More about Ferulic acidPropanediol~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolEthoxydiglycol~1–1.5%
Sodium gluconate~0.6–1.35%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium diethylenetriamine pentamethylene phosphonate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium gluceptate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Xanthan gum, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Citric acid, Ferulic acid, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium diethylenetriamine pentamethylene phosphonate, Sodium gluceptate
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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.
| PrincipiaVITAMINA C-10YOUR PRODUCT | SkintegraSuperba C | frank bodyCollagen Boost Serum | Live No B.S.Vitamin C + E Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 64% | 55% |
| Price | — | $34.59 | $19.67 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | — | Lactic Acid | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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