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Anti-agingAscorbyl glucosideMay help
“Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles*, this multi-active, Vitamin C serum rejuvenates tired-looking skin.”
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Albizia julibrissin bark extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 3 moreWorks
“Brighten your days with this hydrating serum to slow the effects of premature ageing, and help keep skin looking radiant.”
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 toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Ascorbyl glucoside, Albizia julibrissin bark extractMay help
“This hardworking, antioxidant-rich serum wakes skin up every morning by targeting concerns such as dehydration, pigmentation, fine lines and fatigue to deliver a rejuvenated, radiant complexion all day long.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: albizia julibrissin bark extract, ascorbyl glucoside.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 strong irritants: Limonene, Geraniol + 16 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinAscorbyl glucoside~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Ascorbyl glucosideSodium hyaluronate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHydroxyacetophenone~1.6–1.9%
Marrubium vulgare extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.9–1.1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.9%
Caprylyl glycol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPentylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhytic acid~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidZanthoxylum alatum fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Albizia julibrissin bark extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractLimonene~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.3–0.55%
Citronellol~0.3–0.55%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilMyrocarpus fastigiatus oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.25–0.5%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilEugenol~0.25–0.45%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.25–0.4%
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilEugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.2–0.4%
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilBulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.1–0.2%
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.1–0.2%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Marrubium vulgare extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Pentylene glycol, Phytic acid, Zanthoxylum alatum fruit extract, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Sodium benzoate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Myrocarpus fastigiatus oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citric acid, Linalool, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Eugenol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Parfum, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil
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| Match | — | 47% | 46% | 46% |
| Price | — | $34.69 | $24.19 | $18.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Cholesterol | Glycosaminoglycans |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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