The conscious™

The conscious™ Vitamin C Age-Defying Radiance Serum Organic Lemon

Name: The conscious™ - Vitamin C Age-Defying Radiance Serum Organic Lemon
Brand: The conscious™

Efficacy16/100IrritancyHigh

See all ingredients

Works for

Anti-aging

Sodium ascorbyl phosphate

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Fights visible signs of aging”

Source: Biovène Barcelona

This product contains sodium ascorbyl phosphate. This ingredient could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient sodium ascorbyl phosphate might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Sodium ascorbyl phosphateEffect: LowA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C~7.6–11.4%

Moisturizing

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“All-day hydration”

Source: Biovène Barcelona

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

Evens skin tone

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Vitamin C brightens the skin tone and reduces the appearance of signs of aging.”

Source: Biovène Barcelona

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Sodium ascorbyl phosphate

May help

This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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.

Sodium ascorbyl phosphateKey activeEffect: MediumA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C~7.6–11.4%

Anti-blemish

Side benefit · Sodium ascorbyl phosphate

May help

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains sodium ascorbyl phosphate.

Sodium ascorbyl phosphateKey activeEffect: HighA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C~7.6–11.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~1.3–2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin CMedium~7.6–11.4%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.5–5.2%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~2.7–4.1%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

Alternatives

Cheaper, or higher on efficacy

Holland & Barrett Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Higher efficacy · 37/10065% match

$17.63

Youn Beauty CE Antioxidant Serum

Higher efficacy · 87/10065% match

$69.00

View all alternatives

User reviews

Would you recommend?

No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

More about Water

Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~7.6–11.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphate

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~3.5–5.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil

Citric acid~2.7–4.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

More about Citric acid

Citrus limon peel oil~1.3–2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A highly irritating fragrance

More about Citrus limon peel oil

Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

More about Sodium benzoate

Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

More about Potassium sorbate

Limonene~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene

Citral~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral

Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Citric acid, Citrus limon peel oil, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Citral

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Find on Amazon

Biovène Barcelona

≈ $13.21

Buy

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Worth comparing, line by line.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	The conscious™Vitamin C Age-Defying Radiance Serum Organic LemonYOUR PRODUCT	Dr. David JackGood Morning Vitamin C Serum	Holland & BarrettVitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Serum	Sympli BeautifulVitamin C Stem Cell Serum
Match	—	65%	65%	65%
Price	—	$117.72	$17.63	—
Shared key ingredients	—	1 of 1	1 of 1	1 of 1
Key difference	—	Niacinamide	Sodium Hyaluronate	Glycerin
Irritancy	High	Low	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
	View product	Shop	Shop	Shop

More alternatives: Youn Beauty CE Antioxidant Serum Vitaskin Vitamin C Collagen Boosting Serum

Cheaper alternatives? See how this stacks up against similar formulas.

We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.

Open dupe finder

Product summary

"The conscious™ - Vitamin C Age-Defying Radiance Serum Organic Lemon" could be helpful for: Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

The conscious™Vitamin C Age-Defying Radiance Serum Organic Lemon

Find on Amazon

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Find on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.