The Vitamin C 23 Serum

Flagged ingredient groups

• Drying alcohol1 ingredient

  The product contains a volatile alcohol high in the ingredient list.

  • Alcohol Denat#27
• Silicone2 ingredients

  The product contains silicones.

  • Dimethicone#4
  • Methyl Trimethicone#30

Key ingredients

• Niacinamide

  A form of vitamin B3. Studied in relation to perceived oiliness and evenness of tone.

• Hyaluronic acid

  A humectant that binds water.

• Panthenol (B5)

  A humectant often used in formulations for sensitive skin.

• Vitamin CPotent

  Ascorbic Acid(23%): ingredient no. 1, not counting water

  An antioxidant. Derivatives differ in stability.

• Squalane

  A light, well-tolerated oil component, usually obtained from olive or sugarcane. A different ingredient from squalene, which is on our watchlist.

• Amino acids

  Building blocks of protein, and part of the skin's own natural moisturizing factor. In a formula they act as humectants; some also serve as pH adjusters.

• Licorice root

  Licorice root extracts and compounds isolated from them, such as glycyrrhizin salts and glabridin. Used in formulations for sensitive skin and in products aimed at evenness of tone.

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