Ultraceuticals NEW Ultra C Firming Serum
Works for
Anti-agingAscorbic acid, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 + 4 moreWorks well
“This age-defying serum contains two powerful peptides, (MicroEllastin® & MicroCollagen) and Ascorbic Acid (Pure Vitamin C) to help promote supple looking skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
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 toneSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
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, Anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 + 11 moreWorks well
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:
dextran, glycerin.
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: caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Cananga odorata flower oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ascorbic acid~4.4–5.4%
- 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 acidDimethyl isosorbide~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideGlycerin~2.3–2.8%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl polymethacrylate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylatePolysorbate 20~1.5–1.8%
Propanediol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPeg-8~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Butylene glycol~0.65–1%
- 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 glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium pca~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaHydroxyethylcellulose~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium lactate~0.3–0.5%
- 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 lactateDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.4%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.3%
Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.15–0.25%
- 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 oilCitrus reticulata peel oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilAnogeissus leiocarpus bark extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A tree bark extract that has antibacterial properties and might have an anti-oxidant effect. Its effectiveness in skin has not been studied
More about Anogeissus leiocarpus bark extractCarbomer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerMenyanthes trifoliata leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePolysorbate 60~0.2–0.35%
Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Water~0.15–0.3%
Alcohol denat.~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
- 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 acidDimethyl isosorbide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideGlycerin~0.2–0.4%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylatePolysorbate 20~0.2–0.4%
Propanediol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPeg-8~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaHydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium lactate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 lactateDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.4%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.35%
Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- 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 oilCitrus reticulata peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilAnogeissus leiocarpus bark extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A tree bark extract that has antibacterial properties and might have an anti-oxidant effect. Its effectiveness in skin has not been studied
More about Anogeissus leiocarpus bark extractCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerMenyanthes trifoliata leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePolysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3Dextran~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Sodium phosphate~0.2–0.4%
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Lactic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.15%
Citral~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Ascorbic acid, Dimethyl isosorbide, Glycerin, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Peg-8, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium pca, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium lactate, Disodium edta, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium sulfite, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract, Carbomer, Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract, Disodium phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Unknown, Water, Alcohol denat., Ascorbic acid, Dimethyl isosorbide, Glycerin, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Peg-8, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium pca, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium lactate, Disodium edta, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium sulfite, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract, Carbomer, Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract, Disodium phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, Dextran, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Sodium phosphate, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Lactic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral
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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.
| UltraceuticalsNEW Ultra C Firming SerumYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueFresh Pressed Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C 10% | Trish McEvoyVitamin C Serum | DRMTLGYVitamin C E + F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 82% | 80% |
| Price | — | $44.00 | $125.00 | $69.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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