Sarah Chapman C1 VITAMIN C POWER 1 SERUM
Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks well
“, Radiance lost to pollution, environmental aggressors, dehydration or stress is restored while the complexion is refined for a more even skin tone and texture.”
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, mannitol.
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: limnanthes alba seed oil, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Tranexamic acidWorks well
“, Skin brightening and anti-pigmentation support, infused with Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide, helps reduce inflammation and dark spots, even skin tone, strengthen the barrier function and stimulate collagen synthesis.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide, tranexamic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Sodium ascorbyl phosphateWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus paradisi fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Unspecified form of vitamin c~44–54%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~11–14%
Unspecified form of vitamin c~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Niacinamide~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideTranexamic acid~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
More about Tranexamic acidNiacinamide~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilSilica~1.6–2%
Mannitol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolButylene glycol~1–1.2%
- 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 glycolPhosphatidylcholine~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineCarbomer~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerLysolecithin~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinSodium gluconate~0.7–1.05%
Xanthan gum~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.7–1%
- 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 phosphateParfum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTranexamic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
More about Tranexamic acidO-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Cetyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholLecithin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTamarindus indica seed gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin
More about Tamarindus indica seed gumDecyl glucoside~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Caesalpinia spinosa gum~0.3–0.55%
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glucose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSodium chloride~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideOryza sativa hull powder~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ergothioneine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ErgothioneineCitronellol~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Unspecified form of vitamin c, Water, Unknown, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Unknown, Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Silica, Mannitol, Butylene glycol, Phosphatidylcholine, Carbomer, Lysolecithin, Sodium gluconate, Xanthan gum, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Parfum, Tranexamic acid, O-cymen-5-ol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Cetyl alcohol, Lecithin, Tamarindus indica seed gum, Decyl glucoside, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Glucose, Sodium chloride, Oryza sativa hull powder, Ergothioneine, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate
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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.
| Sarah ChapmanC1 VITAMIN C POWER 1 SERUMYOUR PRODUCT | Bubble SkincareDay Dream Tone and Texture Serum | hellobubbleDay Dream Vitamin C + Niacinamide Tone & Texture Serum | Dr. David JackGood Morning Vitamin C Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 89% | 88% |
| Price | — | $14.20 | $11.90 | $118.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Alpha-Arbutin | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Sarah Chapman - C1 VITAMIN C POWER 1 SERUM" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.90% - 2.30%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (mannitol 1.20% - 1.50% and glycerin 1.80% - 2.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of tranexamic acid on melasma: a clinical trial with histological evaluationonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Tranexamic acid accelerates skin barrier recovery and upregulates occludin in damaged skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Efficacy and possible mechanisms of topical tranexamic acid in melasmaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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