The Vitamin C 13 Serum
Serum
1 of 25 ingredients flagged
- Strong active
- Ascorbic Acid
Key ingredientsVitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), Panthenol (B5), Caffeine, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Niacinamide
Ingredients
In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.
1Water
The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.
2Ascorbic AcidStrong active
The most researched vitamin C. Brightens, fades dark spots and boosts collagen. Can tingle.
3Butylene Glycol
Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.
4Dipropylene Glycol
Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.
5Tromethamine
Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.
- 63-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
7Panthenol
Pro-vitamin B5. Hydrates, soothes and helps skin repair.
- 8Acetyl Glucosamine
9Caffeine
Constricts blood vessels to reduce puffiness and dark circles.
10Sodium Hyaluronate
Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.
- 11Sodium Sulfite
12Disodium EDTA
Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.
- 13Glutathione
14Adenosine
Smooths the look of wrinkles and calms skin.
15Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.
16Allantoin
Soothes, softens and supports healing.
- 17Dextrin
18Squalane
Lightweight, skin-identical oil that softens without feeling greasy.
- 19Tocotrienols
20Tocopherol
Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.
- 21Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
22Arginine
Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.
23Niacinamide
Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.
24Pentylene Glycol
Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.
25Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Calms redness and gently brightens uneven tone.