Wabi-Sabi Botanicals Light Reveal Illuminative Eye & Face Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWorks well
“Wabi-Sabi Botanicals Light Reveal Illuminative Eye & Face Serum is a brightening facial serum designed to boost skin radiance and even skin tone and texture with 5% THD, a stable and non-irritating form of vitamin C. This vibrant oil is also infused with natural pro-vitamin A-rich botanicals like Sea Buckthorn and Goji Extract to give skin a bright, smooth and even appearance.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
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-agingSide benefit · Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, TocopherolWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopherol + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tocopherol) 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 - haematococcus pluvialis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aleurites moluccanus seed oil~24–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilCarapa guianensis seed oil~13–19%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateMauritia flexuosa fruit oil~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilTocopherol~2.8–4.2%
- 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 TocopherolHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilHydrolyzed lycium barbarum fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Haematococcus pluvialis extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractOlea europaea fruit oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilGlycine max oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Carapa guianensis seed oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Tocopherol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Hydrolyzed lycium barbarum fruit extract, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycine max oil
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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.
| Wabi-Sabi BotanicalsLight Reveal Illuminative Eye & Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Ghost DemocracyLightbulb Vitamin C Serum | Glow Jar8% AM Vitamin C Serum | Paula's choiceResist Super Antioxidant Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 50% |
| Price | — | — | $41.45 | $53.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Vitamin C | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Dr. Sam Bunting FLAWLESS VITAMIN C NAD+ SERUMCommon Heir 10% Vitamin C Serum
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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