Teami Blends Hibiscus Infused Vitamin C Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbic acidWorks well
“Naturally tighten, brighten and smooth skin!”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
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-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Camellia sinensis extract + 3 moreWorks 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).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis extract, centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Centella asiatica extractWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
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, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Equisetum arvense extractMedium 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%
Ascorbic acid~4.4–6.7%
- 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 acidCassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
More about Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideGlycerin~2–3%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractCollagen~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenHibiscus sabdariffa flower powder~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl sulfone~0.85–1.25%
Camellia sinensis extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHamamelis virginiana water~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterCentella asiatica extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractEquisetum arvense extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractTaraxacum officinale extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergen
More about Taraxacum officinale extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.3%
- 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 acetateIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesEthylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%
Phenoxyethanol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Ascorbic acid, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Collagen, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower powder, Dimethyl sulfone, Camellia sinensis extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hamamelis virginiana water, Centella asiatica extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Taraxacum officinale extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Unknown, Iron oxides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Teami BlendsHibiscus Infused Vitamin C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | BarefacedLiquid Gold | Biovène BarcelonaVITAMIN C +20% Skin Brightening Facial Serum Treatment | BioveneVITAMIN C 27% SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | — | $136.00 | $6.69 | $20.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Ganoderma Lucidum Extract | Ferulic Acid | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Contact Burn with Blister Formation in Children Treated with Sennosidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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