Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 3 moreWorks
“This silky smooth gel uses advanced brightening actives to effectively fade spots, balancing tone and bolstering the skin’s barrier function to recover the skin’s natural glow.”
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 toneAscorbyl glucoside, Ferulic acidMay help
“This silky smooth gel uses advanced brightening actives to effectively fade spots, balancing tone and bolstering the skin’s barrier function to recover the skin’s natural glow.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside, ferulic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Ferulic acid + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic 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).
The following ingredients - ascorbyl glucoside also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Ferulic acid + 1 moreMay help
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside, ferulic acid. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Melissa officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ascorbyl glucoside10%
- 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 glucosideGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinSodium citrate~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hydroxide~2.8–4.2%
Diglucosyl gallic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateFerulic acid~1.3–2%
- 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 acidGlucosyl hesperidin~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
More about Glucosyl hesperidinHedychium coronarium root extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hordeum distichon extract~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractTocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSclerotium gum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumCarrageenan~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Ethoxydiglycol~0.1–0.35%
Hexylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ascorbyl glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Diglucosyl gallic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Ferulic acid, Glucosyl hesperidin, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Hordeum distichon extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Sclerotium gum, Carrageenan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate
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| VeracityBRIGHTENING SUPPORTYOUR PRODUCT | Transparent LabC-TETRA E.F. Intensive Vitamin C Treatment | TheramidC-TETRA E.F | CRUNCHII AM Bright Vitamin C Facial Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 59% | 58% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1The 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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