Skin Republic Skin Booster Vitamin C 6% and 1.5% Alpha Arbutin Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid, Alpha-arbutin + 1 moreWorks well
“A brightening elixir that evens out skin tone and lessens the look of dark spots, Skin Republic’s Vitamin C and Alpha Arbutin Booster holds the key to a more luminous complexion.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
In addition, this product contains alpha-arbutin, niacinamide. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
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-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Ascorbic acid, NiacinamideWorks well
“5% alpha arbutin works to inhibit melanin production, fading the look of scars and hyperpigmentation, while 6% vitamin C visibly illuminates and curbs the formation of future dark spots by blocking out environmental toxins that cause them.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid, 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbic acidWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic 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).
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Propylene glycol~23–35%
- 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 glycolAscorbic acid6%
- 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 acidNiacinamide2%
- 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 NiacinamideAlpha-arbutin~9.1–13.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinCitrus limon peel oil~4.5–6.8%
Limonene~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~1.4–2.2%
Ingredient list view
Propylene glycol, Ascorbic acid, Niacinamide, Alpha-arbutin, Citrus limon peel oil, Limonene, Citral
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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.
| Skin RepublicSkin Booster Vitamin C 6% and 1.5% Alpha Arbutin SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Standard BeautyPigmentation Buster Serum: Vitamin C, Alpha Arbutin & Ferulic Acid | BiobareVitamin C, B, E & Ferulic Serum | VitabridWrinkle Serum Professional | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 87% | 85% |
| Price | — | — | $58.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Ferulic Acid | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | 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 5 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
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- 5
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