PRODUCT REVIEW
The INKEY List CA 15% Vitamin C + EGF Serum
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Naturally derived EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) helps to stimulate skin cells to regenerate, producing rejuvenated, youthful skin.
ascorbyl glucoside
7% -
10.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
oligopeptide-1
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation.
ascorbyl glucoside
7% -
10.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
Anti-oxidation
ascorbyl glucoside
7% -
10.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
Moisturizing
oligopeptide-1
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
butylene glycol
1% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
ascorbyl glucoside
7% -
10.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbyl glucoside
7% -
10.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
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
oligopeptide-1
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Potential irritants
benzyl alcohol
0.05% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
ascorbyl glucoside
7% -
10.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
ascorbyl glucoside
7% -
10.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium metabisulfite, Dehydroacetic acid, Phytic acid, Oligopeptide-1
Sources
- The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Final report on the safety assessment of sodium sulfite, potassium sulfite, ammonium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite