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Evens skin toneAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphateMay help
“Studies have shown Beta-T to reduce the appearance of discoloration and dark spots.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate.
Anti-agingAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphateMay help
“Vitamin C The Riversol vitamin C molecule is 10x more photostable than traditional vitamin C. This means lasting antioxidant protection to reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.”
This product contains aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
MoisturizingPropylene glycolNot delivered
“Vitamin C The Riversol vitamin C molecule is 10x more photostable than traditional vitamin C. This means lasting antioxidant protection to reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphateWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates) 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 - aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Benzophenone-4Medium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHinokitiol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A form of Vitamin E. In concentrations 1-3%, it can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support photodamage repair
More about Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphatesAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate~2.1–3.1%
- 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 phosphatePropylene glycol alginate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Isopropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isobutylparaben~0.4–0.95%
Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Alcohol denat.~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Sodium citrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Benzophenone-4~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Hinokitiol, Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Propylene glycol alginate, Xanthan gum, Pvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Alcohol denat., Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Benzophenone-4, Citric acid
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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.
| Riversol CS[CS] Anti-Redness SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Riversol WholesaleTravel Serum | RiversolAnti-Redness Serum | HigherDoseGlow Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | $27.95 | $118.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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