Works for
MoisturizingProline, Glycine + 6 moreWorks
“Strengthens and hydrates the skin barrier”
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, glycine.
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, pentylene glycol.
Anti-agingLysine, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 2 moreMay help
“This antioxidant collagen booster firms and reduces signs of aging for younger-looking skin.”
This product contains lysine. This ingredient 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.
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ascorbic acidMay help
“Brightens and evens skin tone and texture”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ascorbic acid + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus grandis fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
0 of 1 community members would buy it again.
I used 2x’s -discontinued due to problems from odour. Change in odour afree applied to skin - headache, smell rubbed off on to hands and disturbed eyes. Some say oxidation of Vit C. I could not use product no refund from Major players in this Grade of Serums, I find this strange.
Ingredients
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Ethoxydiglycol~23–34%
Water~12–18%
Pentylene glycol~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButylene glycol~3.2–4.8%
- 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 glycolAscorbic acid~2.5–3.8%
- 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 acidPropylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPolysorbate 20~1.4–2.1%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.2–1.8%
- 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 acidPpg-26-buteth-26~1.1–1.6%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPolysorbate 60~0.45–1.1%
Tocopherol~0.4–0.9%
- 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 TocopherolParfum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumProline~0.15–0.7%
Glycine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineArginine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineLysine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineHydrolyzed yeast protein~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Ethoxydiglycol, Water, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Ascorbic acid, Propylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Polysorbate 60, Tocopherol, Parfum, Proline, Glycine, Arginine, Lysine, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Citrus grandis fruit extract
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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.
| VivierQuintiSerumYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXThe Vitamin C 13 Serum | BlissPro Brightening Serum | Brickell Men's ProductsVitamin C Booster for Men | |
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| Match | — | 87% | 87% | 86% |
| Price | $276.00 | $14.99−$261.01 | — | $92.57−$183.43 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Niacinamide | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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