TIA'M Vitamin C24 Surprise Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 3 moreWorks well
“A powerful skin-brightening serum with a high content of pure Vitamin C to improve pigmentation.”
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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, madecassoside.
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-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, glutathione, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, pyridoxine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Madecassoside, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, inositol.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Ascorbic acid, Madecassoside + 4 moreWorks well
“Tiam Vitamin C24 Surprise Serum improves skin brightness while restoring skin elasticity.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ferulic acid, folic acid, madecassoside.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
0 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Got pretty bad headaches using this serum.
Update: Let me clarify, I was literally out of commission for about a week with migraines before I identified that it was the culprit. Couldn't go to work after applying it in the morning. I don't know what was in this serum that affected me so badly but I do not recommend purchasing to anyone.
Ingredients
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Propanediol~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAscorbic acid~6–9%
- 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 acid3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPentylene glycol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButylene glycol~1.5–2.3%
- 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 glycolPotassium hydroxide~1.2–1.8%
Madecassoside~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideGlutathione~0.6–1.35%
- 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 GlutathioneFerulic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidCarnitine~1–1.5%
Pyridoxine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. It might be irritating
More about PyridoxineBiotin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinInositol~0.1–0.35%
Folic acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
More about Folic acidTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Propanediol, Ascorbic acid, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Madecassoside, Glutathione, Ferulic acid, Carnitine, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Inositol, Folic acid, Tocopherol
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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'MVitamin C24 Surprise SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceC15 Brightening Super Booster | Fig. 1Vitamin C 15% Refillable Treatment Serum to Brighten and Smooth | DermaticaVitamin C 15%: Fresh Batch Ascorbic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 75% | 74% |
| Price | — | $59.00 | $38.00 | $20.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Linoleic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"TIA'M - Buy Tiam Vitamin C24 Surprise Serum Australia - Korean Skin Care and Cosmetics" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 5.90% - 8.80% It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production, neutralizing free radicals in skin and improving pigmentation marks. We recommend to use up this product quickly after opening: Ascorbic Acid degrades fast when it gets in contact with air and light. The moment the product turns orange, it is a sign that a significant share of the vitamin C in it is no longer effective.
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 1.00% - 1.50% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- Humectants (inositol 0.10% - 0.35% and glycerin 4.40% - 6.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 22.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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