Skin Treat Brightening Vitamin C Face Elixir
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 4 moreWorks
“this serum”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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: squalane, dicaprylyl carbonate.
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside ~0.15–0.65%Under-dosed
“brighten skin’s natural complexion, enhance radiance and even out the skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingAscorbyl glucoside ~0.15–0.65%Under-dosed
“Smooths the appearance of fine lines and signs of ageing”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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~2.8–4.2%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate~2.1–3.1%
Citrus limon fruit water~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Squalane~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualanePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcacia senegal gum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateParfum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBiosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Collagen~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateIngredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Citrus limon fruit water, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Biosaccharide gum-1, Collagen, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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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 TreatBrightening Vitamin C Face ElixirYOUR PRODUCT | BABORLIFTING RX Lift Serum | CliniqueSmart Wrinkle Correcting Serum All Skin Types | BiodermaCréaline Defensive Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | $80.00 | $29.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Carnosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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