PRODUCT REVIEW
The Organic Pharmacy Repair Stabilised Vitamin C Serum
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-oxidation
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Powered by a concentrated dose of stabilised Vitamin C, this skin-brightening formula evens skin tone, boosts collagen and improves texture and firmness.
ascorbyl glucoside
8.2% -
12.3%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Boost collagen and address pigmentation with this Stabilised Vitamin C Serum, a dull skin saviour.
ascorbyl glucoside
8.2% -
12.3%
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
What does the product description say?
Clinically proven to increase moisture and brightness, the zesty, potent formula contains a concentrated dose of 15% stabilised Vitamin C to target dullness and improve texture and firmness.
chondrus crispus
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
glycerin
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
algin
0.9% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Anti-oxidation
ascorbyl glucoside
8.2% -
12.3%
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana flower water
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant infused water that might help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
benzyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.9% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
chondrus crispus
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbyl glucoside
8.2% -
12.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
glycerin
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana flower water
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant infused water that might help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
benzyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.9% -
1.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
chondrus crispus
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
hamamelis virginiana flower water
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant infused water that might help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
ascorbyl glucoside
8.2% -
12.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
Hamamelis virginiana flower water, Ascorbyl glucoside, Water, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Algin, Citrus grandis peel oil, Chondrus crispus, Xanthan gum, Dehydroacetic acid, Citral