Name: TruSkin - Vitamin C Serum
Brand: TruSkin

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Works for

Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

In addition to its powerful anti-aging properties, customers have reported that this proprietary facial serum has helped to shrink pores, clear up acne, prevent breakouts, and minimize the appearance of acne scars .

Source: Amazon CA

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: sodium ascorbyl phosphate

niacinamide 3.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

centella asiatica extract 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

In addition to its powerful anti-aging properties, customers have reported that this proprietary facial serum has helped to shrink pores, clear up acne, prevent breakouts, and minimize the appearance of acne scars .

Source: Amazon CA

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.

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.

niacinamide 3.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

centella asiatica extract 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

In addition to its powerful anti-aging properties, customers have reported that this proprietary facial serum has helped to shrink pores, clear up acne, prevent breakouts, and minimize the appearance of acne scars .

Source: Amazon CA

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

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.

niacinamide 3.9% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, hyaluronic acid.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

hyaluronic acid 2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)

centella asiatica extract 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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.

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

centella asiatica extract 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

tocopheryl acetate 1.2% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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niacinamide 3.9% - 5.9%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

centella asiatica extract 0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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hamamelis virginiana extract 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

equisetum arvense extract 0.5% - 1.1%

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A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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aloe barbadensis leaf 23% - 34%

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aloe barbadensis extract 5.5% - 8.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

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Aloe barbadensis leaf, Aloe barbadensis extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Niacinamide, Dimethyl sulfone, Hyaluronic acid, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Carbomer, Arginine, Centella asiatica extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Taraxacum officinale extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Key ingredients	niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +6 more	Common: niacinamide hyaluronic acid Other: adenosine cyanocobalamin +8 more	Common: sodium ascorbyl phosphate arginine +2 more Other: ferulic acid tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +3 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +2 more Other: salicylic acid sulfur +12 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +1 more Other: pisum sativum peptide panthenol +7 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: salicylic acid tocopherol +3 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: potassium azeloyl diglycinate hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans +5 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: salicylic acid ferulic acid +2 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +3 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: panthenol dimethicone +2 more	Common: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 resveratrol +4 more
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Potential Irritants	taraxacum officinale extract Has skin benefit? equisetum arvense extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	citrus junos fruit oil Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	silybum marianum extract Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +1 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +5 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +7 more	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +2 more	hydrangea arborescens root extract Has skin benefit? anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	aloe barbadensis leaf Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +19 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +24 more

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Anti-blemish

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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