SBTRCT Skincare

SBTRCT Skincare Vitamin C Booster

Name: SBTRCT Skincare - Vitamin C Booster
Brand: SBTRCT Skincare

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Squalane + 7 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Skin will feel instantly smoother and more hydrated.”

Source: SBTRCT

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: panthenol.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.9–1.3%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~25–38%

Orbignya oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin~4.5–6.7%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~2.6–3.9%

Rosa canina seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes~2.1–3.2%

Helianthus annuus seed ceraKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.25%

Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesKey activeEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.25%

Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating~0.2–0.7%

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)~1.1–1.6%

Evens skin tone

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate ~1.1–1.6%

Under-dosed

What the product description says

“It restores even skin tone leaving your complexion visibly brighter and more radiant.”

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateUnder-dosedA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)~1.1–1.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

Brassica alcoholHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~6–9%est.

Hydrogenated olive oil decyl estersHelps stabilize the product formulationMedium~3.4–5.1%est.

Rosa canina seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishesMedium~2.1–3.2%est.

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)Medium~1.1–1.6%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.2–0.8%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~2.6–3.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Squalane~25–38%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Brassica alcohol~6–9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Orbignya oleifera seed oil~4.5–6.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

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Hydrogenated olive oil decyl esters~3.4–5.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.6–3.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Rosa canina seed oil~2.1–3.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes

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Silica~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Sorbitan olivate~1.3–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~1.1–1.6%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizing

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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Panthenol~0.9–1.3%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.55–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed cera~0.55–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Rhus succedanea fruit cera~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rhus verniciflua peel cera~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Shorea robusta resin~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.2–0.7%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

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Parfum~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Water~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Squalane, Brassica alcohol, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Hydrogenated olive oil decyl esters, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Rosa canina seed oil, Silica, Sorbitan olivate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Panthenol, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Rhus succedanea fruit cera, Rhus verniciflua peel cera, Shorea robusta resin, Tocopheryl acetate, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Parfum, Water, Limonene, Linalool, Citral

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	SBTRCT SkincareVitamin C BoosterYOUR PRODUCT	SkinMedicaLumivive System	Dr. Barbara SturmThe Good C Vitamin C Serum	Hero CosmeticsRescue Retinol
Match	—	41%	41%	40%
Price	—	$214.40	$139.76	$22.99
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 7	3 of 7	3 of 7
Key difference	—	Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2	Ceramide Np	Retinol
Irritancy	High	Medium	Low	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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