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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
APLB Kojic Acid Vitamin C Ampoule Serum 40ml
SerumBrightening, Hyperpigmentation, Dullness
Efficacy
Strong
4.3 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.6 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid brightening serum with potent actives in a soothing base, but pure ascorbic acid instability drags down efficacy. Efficacy score of 4.3 reflects strong mid-list placement of Kojic Acid and Ascorbic Acid (positions 7-8, likely 1-5% each) for brightening, boosted by Centella actives and antioxidants like sea buckthorn, but pure Vitamin C lacks stabilization (no ferulic/GSH synergy) and may oxidize quickly without specified low pH or airtight packaging; excellent hydration from glycerin, HA, squalane supports delivery without irritation.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Kojic AcidAscorbic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerinMadecassic AcidAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidSqualaneBeta-GlucanSaccharomyces FermentSodium HyaluronateAllantoinPanthenol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Centella Asiatica Leaf WaterButylene GlycolPropanediolDiethoxyethyl SuccinateHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractDipropylene GlycolSodium CitrateCellulose GumDisodium EDTAGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerCitric AcidXanthan GumInulinCelluloseGlucoseFructoseHydroxyacetophenoneSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateDipotassium Glycyrrhizate1,2-Hexanediol
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf ExtractNelumbo Nucifera ExtractArtemisia Annua ExtractOryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Ethylhexylglycerin
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