Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 2 moreWorks
“• Helps replenish moisture, reduce the look of redness, and support a healthier skin barrier so skin feels more comfortable, resilient, and balanced post-exfoliation”
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.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate.
Evens skin toneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ~0.2–0.7% + 2 moreUnder-dosed
“• Brightens the look of dull skin and helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ~0.2–0.7% + 2 moreUnder-dosed
“• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and smooths rough texture”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“• Five forms of vitamin C exfoliate and polish away dull skin”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Mentha piperita oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~4.8–7.2%
- 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 GlycerinOleth-20~5.2–7.8%
Glyceryl stearate~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSynthetic wax~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxSodium bicarbonate~2.1–3.2%
Zeolite~1.6–2.3%
Pumice~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceTrihydroxystearin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinWater~0.85–1.25%
Mentha piperita oil~0.5–1.15%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateAscorbyl glucoside~0.1–0.4%
- 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 glucosideAscorbic acid~0.1–0.4%
- 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 acidIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Oleth-20, Glyceryl stearate, Synthetic wax, Sodium bicarbonate, Zeolite, Pumice, Trihydroxystearin, Water, Mentha piperita oil, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Ascorbic acid
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| SkinnNon-Negotiables DermAppealYOUR PRODUCT | ThalgoM-ceutic Intensive Peel | VolitionTurmeric Brightening Polish | SothysCosmeceutique RX Glysalac Dermobooster | |
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| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | $43.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Sunflower Seed Oil | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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- 5Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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