Works for
Anti-agingAscorbic acid, Beta-glucan + 1 moreWorks well
“Serum containing 20% pure Vitamin C helps reduce blemishes, hyperpigmentation and signs of aging.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
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.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid, Glutathione + 1 moreWorks well
“Serum containing 20% pure Vitamin C helps reduce blemishes, hyperpigmentation and signs of aging.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
In addition, this product contains glutathione. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
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-blemishBeta-glucan, Camellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Serum containing 20% pure Vitamin C helps reduce blemishes, hyperpigmentation and signs of aging.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbic acid, Glutathione + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid, glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Sodium lactate, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium lactate.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Ascorbic acid, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ascorbic acid20%
- 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 acidAlcohol~7.8–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholSodium lactate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.7%
Glucose~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseButylene glycol~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Butylene glycolHydrogenated castor oil laurate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.9–1.4%
Xanthan gum~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDiethoxyethyl succinate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formulation
More about Diethoxyethyl succinateGlutathione~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneCyanocobalamin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPanthenol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolLactobacillus/scutellaria baicalensis root extract ferment filtrate~0.05–0.2%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractBeta-glucan~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanIngredient list view
Water, Ascorbic acid, Alcohol, Sodium lactate, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Unknown, Glucose, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Hydrogenated castor oil laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan gum, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Glutathione, Cyanocobalamin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Panthenol, Lactobacillus/scutellaria baicalensis root extract ferment filtrate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Beta-glucan
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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.
| TIA'MMy Signature Red C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Bliv:UThe Real Vita C 20 Ampoule 12ml | Biovène BarcelonaVITAMIN C +20% Skin Brightening Facial Serum Treatment | BioveneVITAMIN C 27% SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| Price | $18.80 | $13.31−$5.49 | — | $20.58+$1.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ferulic Acid | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Oce’ane Sérum Facial de Vitamina C e Ácido Ferulico - Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid SerumMeisani Glow Drops Vitamin C Serum
Product summary
"TIA'M - My Signature Red C Serum" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (20.00% (declared)) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (sodium lactate 3.70% - 5.60% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 26.95A$ in Australia and from 18.80$ up to 45.08$ in the United States.
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