Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract + 3 moreWorks
“Antioxidant-rich snow mushroom delivers long-lasting hydration, while vitamin-rich reishi mushroom extract strengthens the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
“Helping to support collagen production and defend against free radical damage, it works to reduce the look of age spots and acne.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
Anti-aging3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidNot delivered
“Helping to support collagen production and defend against free radical damage, it works to reduce the look of age spots and acne.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Helping to support collagen production and defend against free radical damage, it works to reduce the look of age spots and acne.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium anisateMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropanediol~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidCitric acid~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractGanoderma lucidum stem extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlbatrellus confluens extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium levulinate~0.15–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Cellulose gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSodium anisate~0.01–0.05%
Algin~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Albatrellus confluens extract, Sodium citrate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium hydroxide, Cellulose gum, Sodium anisate, Algin
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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.
| Susanne KaufmannVitamin C ComplexYOUR PRODUCT | Biodroga MD15% Vitamin C Skin Booster Serum | pharma oilSunshine Serum 10% Vitamin C | Today's CosmeVitacos 20 Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 67% | 66% |
| Price | ≈ $154.36 | — | — | $14.00≈ −$140.36 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Tranexamic Acid | Niacinamide | 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Volition Snow Mushroom Water SerumBiossance Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Product summary
"Susanne Kaufmann - Vitamin C Complex" could be helpful for: Evens skin tone and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 1.10%, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract 1.10% - 1.60% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 110.00£ up to 789.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 150.00$ in the United States.
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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.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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