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La Roche-Posay

Pure Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum

Serum

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Fragrance
Parfum/Fragrance
Pregnancy caution
Salicylic Acid
Strong active
Ascorbic Acid, Salicylic Acid

Key ingredientsVitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), Hyaluronic Acid, Salicylic Acid

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Aqua/Water/Eau

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Ascorbic AcidStrong active

    The most researched vitamin C. Brightens, fades dark spots and boosts collagen. Can tingle.

  3. 3Pentylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  4. 4Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  5. 5Potassium Hydroxide

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  6. 6Sodium Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  7. 7Adenosine

    Smooths the look of wrinkles and calms skin.

  8. 8Hydroxyacetophenone
  9. 9Caprylyl Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  10. 10Citric Acid

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  11. 11Laureth-23

    Emulsifier that can clog pores in leave-on products.

  12. 12Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  13. 13Polyquaternium-67
  14. 14Salicylic AcidStrong activePregnancy caution

    Oil-soluble BHA that gets inside pores to clear blackheads and breakouts.

  15. 15Parfum/FragranceFragrance

    A blend of scent chemicals. The #1 cause of cosmetic skin reactions.