This gel moisturizer aims to brighten and hydrate with a potent Vitamin C complex. It's designed to be lightweight and suitable for various skin types, targeting concerns like dullness and uneven texture.
Sephora price
$69.00
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Sephora reviews
4.6 / 5
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Glass take
4.6 / 5 overall fit
A solid choice for brightening and hydration, especially for those concerned with dullness and uneven texture. It layers well and offers a good dose of Vitamin C.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A brightening gel moisturizer, boosted with ultra-stable vitamin C, that provides weightless hydration and smooths the look of dullness and uneven texture.
After cleansing and toning, apply over face and neck in light, upward strokes.
Use twice daily, morning and night.
Allow one minute for product absorption.
For daytime use, follow with an SPF.
What Glass adds
A well-formulated moisturizer that delivers on its brightening and hydrating claims. It's a good option if you're looking to add Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to your routine in a single step.
Brightening and Hydration
Many users report a noticeable improvement in skin brightness and a good level of hydration without feeling heavy.
Texture Improvement
The combination of Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and exfoliating enzymes helps to smooth skin texture.
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Routine fit
Apply after your serum step, both morning and night. If using in the morning, always follow with SPF to protect your skin from increased sun sensitivity.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning and Night
This moisturizer is suitable for both morning and evening routines. For daytime, ensure you apply SPF afterward.
Glass rating
A solid choice for brightening and hydration, especially for those concerned with dullness and uneven texture. It layers well and offers a good dose of Vitamin C.
Hydration
4.5 / 5
The gel texture provides weightless hydration that works for multiple skin types.
Brightening
4.7 / 5
The Vitamin C complex is effective at improving dullness and uneven tone.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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The primary ingredient, acting as a base for the formulation.
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Humectant
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Attracts water to the skin, providing hydration and helping to maintain the skin's moisture barrier.
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Dryness, hydration
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Emollient
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A skin-identical lipid that moisturizes and softens the skin without clogging pores.
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Dryness, softening
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Humectant/Solvent
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0.0 / 10
A versatile ingredient that helps to hydrate the skin and improve the texture of the formula.
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Hydration, texture
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Humectant/Solvent
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Helps to draw moisture to the skin and improve product spreadability.
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A conditioning agent that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
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Softening, smoothing
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Emulsifier/Thickener
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1.0 / 10
Helps to stabilize the formula and provide a smooth texture.
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Texture
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Humectant
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A derivative of urea that effectively hydrates the skin.
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar that helps to protect skin cells and retain moisture.
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Hydration, protection
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Antioxidant/Brightening
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2.0 / 10
A stable derivative of Vitamin C that brightens skin, fades dark spots, and offers antioxidant benefits.
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Brightening, antioxidant
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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Soothing
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0.0 / 10
Soothes and calms the skin, promoting healing and reducing irritation.
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Soothing, calming
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Humectant
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Attracts and holds moisture in the skin, providing hydration and plumping effects.
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Hydration, plumping
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A smaller molecular weight form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for enhanced hydration.
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Deep hydration
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Provides skin-conditioning benefits and helps to improve skin's softness.
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Softening, conditioning
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Humectant/Soothing
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0.0 / 10
A polysaccharide that hydrates and soothes the skin.
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Hydration, soothing
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Preservative/Skin-Conditioning
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1.0 / 10
Enhances the effectiveness of preservatives and can also act as a skin conditioner.
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Preservation, conditioning
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Can be a mild irritant for some.
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps to bind moisture to the skin.
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Skin-Conditioning
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0.0 / 10
Derived from plant sources, it helps to condition the skin.
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Conditioning
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A potent antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage.
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Antioxidant protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A precursor to Vitamin A, it acts as an antioxidant and can contribute to skin health.
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Preservative/Skin-Conditioning
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0.0 / 10
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help condition the skin and act as a preservative.
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Conditioning, preservation
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Soothing/Hydrating
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0.0 / 10
Known for its soothing and hydrating properties, it can calm irritated skin.
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Soothing, hydration
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Green tea extract, rich in antioxidants that help protect the skin from free radical damage.
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Antioxidant
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Soothing/Healing
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0.0 / 10
Also known as cica, it helps to soothe, repair, and calm the skin.
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Soothing, repair
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Soothing
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0.0 / 10
Known for its anti-inflammatory and calming properties, it helps to soothe sensitive skin.
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Soothing, calming
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Soothing/Brightening
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0.0 / 10
Helps to soothe inflammation and can also contribute to brightening the skin.
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Soothing, brightening
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A plant extract with antioxidant properties.
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Exfoliant/Soothing
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1.0 / 10
Contains enzymes that gently exfoliate the skin, promoting a smoother texture.
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Gentle exfoliation, smoothing
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A plant-derived oil that helps to condition and soften the skin.
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Conditioning, softening
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Antioxidant/Fragrance
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants and adds a natural fragrance. Can be a photosensitizer in high concentrations.
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Potential for photosensitivity and irritation.
Fragrance/Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Adds fragrance and some antioxidant properties. Can be a photosensitizer and irritant.
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Potential for photosensitivity and irritation.
Emollient/Antioxidant
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0.0 / 10
Rich in linoleic acid, it helps to strengthen the skin barrier and provides antioxidant benefits.
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Barrier support, antioxidant
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Fragrance
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3.0 / 10
Adds a distinct fragrance. Can be a photosensitizer and cause irritation.
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Fragrance
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High potential for photosensitivity and irritation.
Fragrance
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2.0 / 10
A natural compound that provides a fruity scent. Can be a mild irritant.
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Potential for mild irritation.
Fragrance
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2.0 / 10
Adds a floral fragrance. Can be a potential allergen for some.
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Potential allergen.
Fragrance
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2.0 / 10
Provides a woody, calming fragrance. Can be a potential irritant for some.
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Fragrance
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Potential irritant.
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Rich in beta-carotene, it offers antioxidant benefits.
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Soothing
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0.0 / 10
A component of chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
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Soothing, anti-inflammatory
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Amino Acid
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0.0 / 10
An amino acid that plays a role in skin structure and repair.
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Skin structure
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that helps in skin repair and collagen production.
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Repair, collagen support
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Soothing
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A derivative of licorice root, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
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Soothing, anti-inflammatory
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Humectant
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Helps to bind moisture to the skin, improving hydration.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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A cross-linked form of hyaluronic acid that provides long-lasting hydration and forms a protective film on the skin.
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Long-lasting hydration
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Humectant
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The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and retains moisture in the skin.
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Hydration
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Humectant/Preservative
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A humectant that also helps to preserve the formula.
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Hydration, preservation
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Humectant/Preservative
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0.0 / 10
A multi-functional ingredient that moisturizes and helps preserve the product.
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Hydration, preservation
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects the skin from oxidative stress.
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Antioxidant protection
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar alcohol that helps to attract and retain moisture.
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Chelating Agent
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Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the formula by binding to metal ions.
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Formula stability
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pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product to ensure optimal performance and stability.
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pH balance
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Exfoliant/Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A natural chelator and antioxidant that can also provide mild exfoliation.
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Gentle exfoliation, antioxidant
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pH Adjuster/Exfoliant
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1.0 / 10
Used to adjust pH and can provide mild exfoliation.
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pH balance, exfoliation
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Emulsifier/Surfactant
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2.0 / 10
Helps to emulsify oil and water ingredients. Can be a mild irritant for some.
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Emulsification
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Potential for mild irritation.
Surfactant/Emulsifier
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3.0 / 10
A synthetic surfactant that can help with cleansing and emulsification. Can be a skin irritant.
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Emulsification
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Potential for irritation.
Thickener/Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
A natural gum used to thicken the formula and improve its texture.
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Texture, thickening
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Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize the product.
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Texture, stabilization
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Thickener
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1.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken the formula and create a gel-like texture.
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Texture, thickening
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Antioxidant/Brightening
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2.0 / 10
Another form of Vitamin C derivative that offers antioxidant and brightening benefits.
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Antioxidant, brightening
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Emulsifier/Preservative
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0.0 / 10
A multi-functional ingredient that helps to emulsify and preserve the formula.
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Emulsification, preservation
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Preservative/Fragrance
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1.0 / 10
Helps to preserve the product and can add a mild scent.
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Preservation
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Preservative/Humectant
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1.0 / 10
Acts as a preservative and humectant.
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Preservation, hydration
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Humectant/Solvent
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0.0 / 10
Helps to improve skin hydration and the texture of the product.
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Hydration, texture
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Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A common preservative that prevents microbial growth.
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Preservation
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Can be irritating for some, especially in combination with acidic ingredients.
Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A common preservative that prevents microbial growth.
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Preservation
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Fragrance
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2.0 / 10
A common fragrance component derived from citrus peels. Can be a potential allergen and irritant.
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Fragrance
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Potential allergen and irritant.
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FAQ
Yes, the gel texture provides weightless hydration that is suitable for oily and combination skin types.
While it contains Vitamin C, it's generally safe to use with other Vitamin C serums. However, monitor your skin for any signs of irritation.
Yes, especially if you use it in the morning. Vitamin C can increase sun sensitivity, so an SPF is crucial for protection.
