Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 2 moreWorks well
“A brightening serum powered by 20% strawberry-derived vitamin C and hyaluronic acid for noticeable radiance, hydration, and even-toned skin.”
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
“A brightening serum powered by 20% strawberry-derived vitamin C and hyaluronic acid for noticeable radiance, hydration, and even-toned skin.”
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-aging3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidNot delivered
“A rich source of vitamin C – a renowned luminosity booster – this silky elixir will visibly brighten, control excess oil and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles so skin appears smooth, toned and wonderfully ‘glowy’.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Fragaria ananassa seed extract + 2 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?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cucumis sativus fruit water~4.6–6.9%
Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePanthenol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolFragaria ananassa seed extract~1.7–2.5%
Fragaria vesca fruit extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Fragaria vesca fruit extractSea water~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterMaris aqua~1–1.6%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.5–1.15%
- 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 acidTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractPropanediol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBentonite~0.4–0.9%
Picea abies extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.3–0.75%
- 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 CarbomerAminomethyl propanol~0.2–0.8%
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.6%
- 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 phytate~0.15–0.55%
Leuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.15–0.5%
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIron oxides~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Iron oxides~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77499~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Glycerin, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Panthenol, Fragaria ananassa seed extract, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Sea water, Maris aqua, Sodium hyaluronate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Propanediol, Bentonite, Picea abies extract, Carbomer, Aminomethyl propanol, Sodium citrate, Sodium phytate, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Citric acid, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| VolitionStrawberry-C Brightening SerumYOUR PRODUCT | pharma oilSunshine Serum 10% Vitamin C | Mary&MayRice Niacin 10% Triple Vitamin Serum | BonjourGreen Multi-Vitamin Vital Nutrition Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 60% | 59% |
| Price | $46.99 | — | $16.91−$30.08 | $20.17−$26.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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