Works for
Evens skin toneAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Ascorbic acidMay help
“Reduces The Appearance Of Age Spots & Fine Lines Reviva's Vitamin C Serum features Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate + Ascorbic Acid + Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to create a triple dose of “C”.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate.
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks
“It is multiple separate C-extracts combined into one potent concentrate.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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-agingAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate + 1 moreMay help
“Reduces The Appearance Of Age Spots & Fine Lines Reviva's Vitamin C Serum features Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate + Ascorbic Acid + Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate to create a triple dose of “C”.”
This product contains aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate. 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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Humulus lupulus extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~7.2–10.8%
- 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 phosphateHydroxyethylcellulose~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
More about Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphatePolysorbate 20~2–3%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilAscorbic acid~1.2–1.8%
- 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 acidGlycerin~1–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.55–1.3%
- 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 glycolMorus alba leaf extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum hyemale extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Humulus lupulus extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.05–0.3%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Ascorbic acid, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Morus alba leaf extract, Equisetum hyemale extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Unknown, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| Reviva LabsDual Source Vitamin C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | NacomiLight It Up Vitamin C Serum 15% | Petunia Skincare20% Vitamin C Serum | indē wildAM Sunrise Glow Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 85% | 82% |
| Price | $25.50 | — | $16.09−$9.41 | $39.00+$13.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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