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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]

ALASTIN C-RADICAL Defense Antioxidant Serum
SerumAntioxidant Protection
Efficacy
Strong
4.1 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a genuinely high-efficacy vitamin C antioxidant serum with a sophisticated peptide and antioxidant system and no obvious formulation red flags. The efficacy score is driven by Sodium Ascorbate sitting very high in the INCI (likely in the active range), supported by multiple well-studied antioxidants (ergothioneine, tocopherol, Dunaliella carotenoids) and collagen-signalling peptides in a humectant-rich, silicone-emollient base; encapsulation via phospholipids/glycolipids and lecithin strongly suggests a liposomal delivery system that improves stability and skin penetration, and the absence of harsh acids, alcohol, or fragrance allows consistent twice-daily use for long-term antioxidant and anti-aging benefit rather than short-contact effects.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Water/Aqua/EauGlycerinDimethiconeCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideBetaineLecithinSodium HyaluronateTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Sodium AscorbateButylene GlycolPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12PhospholipidsGlycolipidsErgothioneineXanthan GumCarbomerPropanediolPolysorbate 20Disodium EDTACaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Dunaliella Salina Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Ethylhexylglycerin
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